ISLAMABAD: Former ICC President Zaheer Abbas criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management, stating that when those in charge lack a proper understanding of the sport, it leads to poor team results.
Abbas voiced his concerns by emphasizing that appointing favorites to key positions harms the game and called for giving cricket responsibilities to experienced sportsmen.
He also expressed disapproval of former captain Inzamam ul Haq’s decision to resign as the chief selector during the World Cup, noting that it’s unusual for someone to step down while the team is participating in a World Cup. The Pakistan team’s performance has faced criticism during the tournament, and the PCB has been embroiled in a controversy following the leaking of skipper Babar Azam’s private conversation with a top board official.
Inzamam’s resignation raised questions due to allegations of his involvement in a company managing players, which could pose conflicts of interest as the company represents several top Pakistani cricketers. To address these concerns, the PCB established a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate conflicts of interest related to team selection.
PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf clarified that Inzamam resigned on his own without prior discussion, and he had arranged a meeting with Inzamam to seek clarification on the ongoing controversy.
