Pakistan to get six-member advisory board led by Waqar Younis
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has announced the formation of a six-member advisory board to help reform Pakistan cricket. The board will be led by former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis. Naqvi emphasized that this move is part of the effort to end the culture of personal likes and dislikes that has affected the game.
Waqar Younis to Lead the Advisory Board
- Advisory Board Details: The new board will include six members with Waqar Younis as the head. This decision comes in light of the various issues plaguing Pakistan cricket, including poor performances in World Cups, disciplinary problems, and allegations of favoritism in team selection.
- PCB Chief’s Statement: Mohsin Naqvi highlighted the need for bringing in former stars to improve the cricket system. “I am bringing in former stars to vet and improve the cricket system and end this culture of personal likes and dislikes,” Naqvi said on Monday.
Recent Developments in Pakistan Cricket
- Post-World Cup Changes: The shakeup in the PCB follows Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the recent ICC T20 World Cup. In response, Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq were removed from their posts as selectors due to controversies surrounding team selection.