There is an uproar in Pakistan cricket these days after losing badly in the Test series against England. Along with the performance of the team, there is also a lot of discussion about the cricket administration. Meanwhile, news came out that major changes could be made in the Pakistan Cricket Board i.e. PCB. It was claimed in these reports that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi In view of the recent decline in the performance of Pakistan cricket, they are considering major changes in cricket administration. In this series, speculations about removal of national selector Aaqib Javed from his post also came to light.
Apart from this, there was also talk of change in the role of women’s team mentor Wahab Riaz in the reports. However, now Aaqib Javed himself has responded to these reports.
‘I am not resigning, it is fake news’
Aaqib Javed, considered close to Mohsin Naqvi, rejected these reports outright. Speaking to Dawn via text message, he said, “No resignation, it’s fake news.” That means Aaqib made it clear that he is not resigning from his post. This puts an end to the ongoing speculations about his removal or resignation.
Pakistan’s bad phase in test cricket
The news of Aaqib Javed’s resignation came at a time when Pakistan’s performance in Test cricket is constantly in the news. Recently England defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the test series. The third and last Test of the series was played at Edgbaston, where England defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets. Earlier, England had also won at Headingley and Lord’s. In this way, England made a clean sweep of Pakistan in the three-match series.
Changes in team management happened earlier also
After Pakistan’s defeat in the second Test at Lord’s, PCB also made changes in the team. 7 players were sent back. Apart from this, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also removed from their posts. Selection panel member Misbah-ul-Haq later resigned. At the same time, Aaqib Javed had already indicated that he had no intention of leaving the post. Now he has once again called the news related to his resignation as fake news.
Babar Azam turns to domestic cricket
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Test captain Babar Azam is also making a comeback in domestic cricket amid his poor form. According to the report, Babar will be seen playing in domestic first-class cricket after about 7 years. He is going to play as a guest player for Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade 1 tournament.
In such a situation, on one hand, questions are being raised about the performance of the team in Pakistan cricket, while on the other hand, the news of change in selection and coaching setup has also increased the administrative turmoil. However, Aaqib Javed has clearly rejected the reports of his resignation or removal.