The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to go back to its previous selection committee system after the unsuccessful experiment of not having a chief selector during the T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament, including losses to minnows USA and arch-rival India, prompted this decision. According to a source, the board is likely to reinstate the old system of having a chief selector along with two or three selectors, without the captain and head coach participating in selection meetings.
Former Test cricketer Wahab Riaz, a member of the selection committee for the T20 World Cup squad, is expected to retain his significant role and could potentially be appointed as the new chief selector. Wahab had previously served as chief selector before the PCB transitioned to a larger selection committee comprising eight selectors, including the captain and head coach (Babar Azam and Gary Kirsten) as part of the decision-making process.
In addition, Wahab also took on the role of the national team’s senior manager, despite there already being a manager with the team during the World Cup. His close relationship with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who previously appointed him as sports advisor during his tenure as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, has reportedly influenced his position within the board.
The board is also reviewing the central contracts issued by former Chairman Zaka Ashraf, looking to potentially demote or drop players based on performance and reassessing additional perks provided to them.
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