ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has hinted at the possibility of Shahid Afridi assuming the role of chief selector.
Razzaq also emphasized the need for Pakistan to adapt their gameplay to the conditions while facing New Zealand.
According to him, Pakistan should aim to set a target of over 350 runs, Fakhar Zaman must anchor the innings, and Shaheen Shah Afridi should bowl in line with the pitch conditions.
Razzaq stressed that the cricket board holds the responsibility of looking after the players, and the absence of one player should not severely impact the team’s performance.
Additionally, he pointed out that the disparity in Naseem Shah’s performance can be attributed to the lack of adequate preparation for an alternative option.
Zaka Ashraf to Continue as PCB Chairman Until Conclusion of ICC World Cup 2023
Meanwhile, in a recent development, Prime Minister Anwaar-Ul-Haq Kakar of Pakistan announced that Zaka Ashraf, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, will retain his position until the conclusion of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.
Zaka Ashraf had taken over as PCB Chairman in July of the same year, and his initial four-month term was set to expire soon.
The government has decided to delay any decision regarding Ashraf’s future until after the World Cup. Prime Minister Kakar, who also serves as the Patron in Chief of the Board, made this announcement during an interview with a private television channel. He emphasized the importance of not making significant decisions during such a crucial sporting event, citing the “doctrine of necessity.”
The fate of Zaka Ashraf’s extension as PCB Chairman is believed to depend on the performance of the Pakistan cricket team in the World Cup, which is set to conclude on November 19. It’s expected that he will receive a 15-day extension to participate in the ICC Board meeting scheduled for November 17-18 in India.
