LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq, who was recently appointed advisor to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf and is also a former captain of the national team, has put forward four names for the post of chief selector. Done, JEE News. reported on Thursday, citing reports.
The four names shortlisted by Misbah for chief selector are Mushtaq Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim, Azhar Ali and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
Mushtaq played 52 Tests and 144 ODIs for Pakistan, taking 185 wickets in Tests and 161 in ODIs.
Wasim played 18 Tests and 25 ODIs while Azhar represented Pakistan in 97 Tests and 53 ODIs.
Inzamam, on the other hand, has played 120 Tests and 378 ODIs.
Sources further said that the squads for the Asia Cup and ICC World Cup 2023 will be announced after the appointment of the chief selector.
Meanwhile, Misbah has approached Azhar, Inzamam, Waqar Younis, Mohammad Hafeez and Rashid Latif for the roles of cricket committee members.
However, they have asked for some time before taking a decision.
Sources also revealed that several former cricketers have decided not to join the committee due to prior commitments.
Misbah also held a committee meeting regarding the structure of the domestic circuit yesterday.
The former captain will also meet Zaka Ashraf today.
PCB had offered Misbah a full-time role. However, he did not accept the offer due to prior commitments. As an adviser to the chairman, he will work without salary as it will be an honorary role.
Misbah will work with PCB’s cricket and technical committee and represent Pakistan at International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings.
