Asia Cup Review Meeting: New controversy in Pakistan, Hafeez resigned, and angry Inzamam did not join the meeting
Asia Cup Review Meeting: Just before the World Cup, there has been an earthquake in Pakistan cricket. The new controversy happened after the Asia Cup review meeting. According to reports, Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq was unhappy with the decision of the Pakistan Cricket Board in tough questions were to be asked to captain Babar Azam in the review meeting held before a big tournament like the World Cup.
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Mohammad Hafeez resigned from his post after the review meeting
Meanwhile, former Pakistani captain and PCB Technical Committee head Mohammad Hafeez has resigned from his post after the review meeting. This review meeting was called after the poor performance of the Pakistani team in Asia Cup 2023.
PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf had called this meeting
The meeting was called by PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf and was attended by Captain Babar Azam, Head Coach Grand Bradburn, CEO Salman Naseer, Head of International Cricket Usman Wahi, and former captain Misbah Ul Haq.
Announcing his resignation from his post after this meeting, Mohammad Hafeez said, “I have decided to leave the Pakistan Cricket Technical Committee. I served as an honorary member. I would like to thank Zaka Ashraf for giving me this opportunity. Whenever Zaka Ashraf needs my honest suggestions for Pakistan cricket, I am always available. As always, my best wishes for Pakistan cricket.
Inzamam was unhappy with PCB’s review meeting before the World Cup
According to the PTI report, Inzamam was not happy with the timing of this meeting. According to this report, the source was quoted as saying, “Inzamam is a very strong-willed person and he is happy with the decision of chairman Zaka Ashraf to call such a review meeting and for Babar and Bradburn to face uncomfortable questions from Misbah, Hafeez and other board officials.” Did not agree with the move.”
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Inzamam has been a former captain and top cricketer
“Inzamam himself being a former captain and top cricketer, made it clear that he was not happy with the review process. It was time to encourage and promote the team instead of putting them under scrutiny and showing disbelief in their abilities. “
Although Inzamam did not attend the meeting. He met Ashraf for a meeting held at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday for final approval of the World Cup squad.
Pakistan announced its team for World Cup 2023
Meanwhile, Pakistan on Friday announced its team for World Cup 2023. Due to injury, Naseem Shah did not get a place in the 15-member Pakistan team announced under the leadership of Babar Azam. And Hasan Ali has got a chance in his place.
Usman Mir was given a place as a leg spinner
Pakistan has also included an additional leg spinner in the form of Usman Mir. Mir made his ODI debut against New Zealand this year but did not get a place in the Asian team. Apart from Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. have been selected for the Pakistani fast bowling attack.
Spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has also managed to retain his place. While Faheem Ashraf has not got a place in this team. (Pakistan’s World Cup team announced, that Hasan Ali was included instead of Naseem, these 15 players were selected).