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Special PCB committee formed: Mohsin Khan, Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq and Urooj Mumtaz

PCB release

A Cricket Committee has been established by the PCB Governing Board, to assist and advise the Chairman in relation to the following:

Cricket Committee ToRs:

Review of the plans for promotion and conduct of game of cricket at all levels.
a) Formulate playing conditions for domestic matches.
b) Oversee appointment of Selection Committees.
c) Oversee appointment of National Team Coaches.
d) Meet with Chief Selector and Coach (Men, Women & Junior) three times a year.
e) Review plans for the development of umpires, referees and curators.
f) Receive annual assessment of performance from Management on umpires & referees.
g) Preparation and quality of pitches.
h) Condition of playing facilities (dressing rooms, practice facilities including net wickets)
i) Give views on any other matter referred by the Chairman PCB.

Committee Members include:

-Former Pakistan Test Batsman/Chief Selector/Head Coach Mohsin Khan (Chairman of the committee)

-Former Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram

-Former Pakistan Captain Misbahul Haq

-Former Women’s Captain and Women’s Selector Urooj Mumtaz

-Ex-Officio Members include: Zakir Khan Director International Cricket, Haroon Rasheed Director Domestic Cricket and Mudassar Nazar Director Academies.


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Back in 2016:

https://nation.com.pk/11-May-2016/mohsin-khan-hits-back-at-wasim-akram

Mohsin Khan hits back at Wasim Akram

“Stop giving lame excuses, they are not patriotic Pakistanis. I am against tainted persons, who inflicted a huge embarrassment for both Pakistan cricket and people of Pakistan,” he added.

He said he respected all the seniors and juniors from the core of his heart, but he had absolutely no sympathies with the tainted persons. “How can they question our commitment and sincerity with the country. The report of Justice Qayyum is clear evidence about their involvement in bad activities, they just came to Pakistan to earn money and had no love for Pakistan cricket rather just enjoy their spare time and try to mint as much money as they can from the PCB.”

“I warned all these so-called cricketing greats to mind their language and stop giving childish and absolutely rubbish statements against the proven ones. I can say a lot of things, but I don’t want to waste my time on such proven tainted and guilty persons. I had always retreated my desire to help Pakistan cricket in the best possible manner. Now Arthur is appointed as head coach, and my sincere wishes and prayers are with him and the national team. I hope he would take Pakistan cricket to new heights. As patriotic Pakistanis, we always stand by our national interest rather than personal ones,” Mohsin concluded.
 
Back to handing out money to ex cricketers for half baked ill thoughtout decisions. When will we ever learn.
 
Mohsin Khan ?! His first act will be to ask for a statue to be built of him outside the NCA commemorating how he single handedly helped Pakistan beat England 3-0 in 2012.

Should have had Bazid Khan instead.

The other names on the committee are fine.
 
A little discomforting trend is that, since Khan has taken charge of PAK (PCB), the major appointments )in PCB) are

1. Ehsan Mani
2. Zakir Khan
3. Mohsin Hasan Khan
4. Misbah Ul Haq Khan Niazi
5. Wasim Akram

The first one was his political supporter (might not be directly),
Next one is one of the most controversial character, who also might be politically influenced pick
Next two are his distant relatives
Last one his long term trusted admirer, prodigy, may be future political team member as well.

I am not questioning their capability (even MHK is miles better than the next 3 CS of PCB), but it's just not like Imran's Cricket days - PAK Politics must have learned the guy few harsh lessons.

Job descriptions & scopes are excellent - if these group decide to dedicate time to dig in deep & do something for a change, it can be a master stroke; though I would have loved to see WY in that mix.
 
It’s funny they got wasim alarm a convicted tainted player in the committee.


Next wed have Amir Asif and Butt on a ethics committee.
 
Markhor said:
Mohsin Khan ?! His first act will be to ask for a statue to be built of him outside the NCA commemorating how he single handedly helped Pakistan beat England 3-0 in 2012.

Should have had Bazid Khan instead.

The other names on the committee are fine.
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Bazid Khan becomes a conflict of interest because his uncle is PM of Pakistan. The paid media would have slaughtered the committee even before it got to work.
 
Compare and contrast the Cricket committee of India with this Committee. The difference is alarming.
 
PCB should do away with Women's Cricket, it is not their domain, give it to a Woman's Organization
 
Syed1 said:
Bazid Khan becomes a conflict of interest because his uncle is PM of Pakistan. The paid media would have slaughtered the committee even before it got to work.
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Hmm.. you're right unfortunately but he would have been the best choice. He's the person with the most knowledge of domestic cricket. Misbah would know as well, he has good insights into the domestic system.
 
We'll always find reasons to slit wrists.

Did anyone even bother to read what the committee would do?!?! Those are some EXCELLENT ToRs. The aim of the committee is exactly what I'd been asking for.. to help DOMESTIC cricket!

Nobody knows current domestic cricket like Misbah does: pitches, facilities, conditions, balls, dressing rooms.

All these are in very poor condition.

I'm hoping this committee will actually DO something as well.
 
MMHS said:
A little discomforting trend is that, since Khan has taken charge of PAK (PCB), the major appointments )in PCB) are

1. Ehsan Mani
2. Zakir Khan
3. Mohsin Hasan Khan
4. Misbah Ul Haq Khan Niazi
5. Wasim Akram

The first one was his political supporter (might not be directly),
Next one is one of the most controversial character, who also might be politically influenced pick
Next two are his distant relatives
Last one his long term trusted admirer, prodigy, may be future political team member as well.

I am not questioning their capability (even MHK is miles better than the next 3 CS of PCB), but it's just not like Imran's Cricket days - PAK Politics must have learned the guy few harsh lessons.

Job descriptions & scopes are excellent - if these group decide to dedicate time to dig in deep & do something for a change, it can be a master stroke; though I would have loved to see WY in that mix.
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That's your perception.

The first one is someone with immense administrative and leadership experience in the cricketing world having been president of the ICC previously. Definitely more qualified than Najam Sethi, Shahryar, or Zaka Ashraf.

Not sure why Zakir Khan is controversial. I don't know enough about it.

I didn't know Mohsin Hasan Khan was a distant relative of Imran Khan. What is your source?
That being said, even though I am not his biggest fan, he does have experience as both a coach and selector for the team so I am sure his input will carry some weight.

Misbah is probably the most qualified candidate. He has the most recent experience of playing cricket for Pakistan and captaining the team. He has a business degree as well. Overall, he is one of the smarter and dignified people to have played cricket for Pakistan. Is it possible that his credentials were more important than his tribe?

Wasim Akram is the single biggest cricketing personality in Pakistan after Imran Khan. He might have been the most talented cricketer to have played for Pakistan. Wasim was Imran's protege but it's not like Imran has made him deputy PM or anything.
 
‘We will try not to keep any space for favouritism’ says Mohsin Khan

The former Test cricketer, Mohsin Khan is confident to address cricketing issues in a best possible way while chairing the PCB’s newly formed cricket committee.

Mohsin while talking to the media said that the committee will work collectively for the betterment of cricket.

“We need to work together which will help us bring positive changes in our cricket circuit,” he said.

Mohsin also assured that no favouritism will be entertained during their stay with this committee and that is what the PCB chairman wants from them.

“We will try not to keep any space for favouritism as it will harm the status of this committee,” he said.

Pakistan’s veteran pacer, Wasim Akram will play an important role while working with this committee.

Akram while talking to the presser said that it is an opportunity for him to serve Pakistan once again.

“I am glad to join this cricket committee and really looking forward to work for the betterment of cricketing affairs in the country,” he said.

Akram who is also working with one of the franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Multan Sultans said that his next sixth-month schedule is quite busy but he will manage his time to work with the cricketing committee.

“I have shared my six months schedule with the PCB hence we will coordinate accordingly,” he said.

Former Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq appreciated the PCB for assigning a separate cricket committee which will help them solve issues in an appropriate way.

“All praises to the PCB as this committee will help them address issues in a proper way,” said Misbah who thinks that a lot of things need to be tended especially at domestic level.

Misbah asked the PCB to keep checking the committee to get the things into the right shape.

“We will give our best but the board should keep a check on us or even on every department of the PCB,” he added.

Urooj Mumtaz who will represent women’s cricket in the committee thanked Mr Ehsan Mani to keep women’s representation in this committee.

She said that women’s cricket is doing well but some issues are still looking for the board’s concentration.

“Our team is doing well and the things are running quite smoothly but still some concentration is needed to further enhance women’s cricket,” she said.

The PCB’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Subhan Ahmed said that the cricket Committee will only advice the board regarding cricketing matters.

“This committee has only the right to advise the board regarding cricketing matters and nothing else,” Subhan said.

It is pertinent to mention here that Haroon Rasheed, Zakir Khan and Mudassir Nazar will be PCB’s representatives in this committee.

https://arysports.tv/we-will-try-no-keep-any-space-favouritism-says-mohsin-khan/
 
Markhor said:
Mohsin Khan ?! His first act will be to ask for a statue to be built of him outside the NCA commemorating how he single handedly helped Pakistan beat England 3-0 in 2012.

Should have had Bazid Khan instead.

The other names on the committee are fine.
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MMHS said:
A little discomforting trend is that, since Khan has taken charge of PAK (PCB), the major appointments )in PCB) are

1. Ehsan Mani
2. Zakir Khan
3. Mohsin Hasan Khan
4. Misbah Ul Haq Khan Niazi
5. Wasim Akram

The first one was his political supporter (might not be directly),
Next one is one of the most controversial character, who also might be politically influenced pick
Next two are his distant relatives
Last one his long term trusted admirer, prodigy, may be future political team member as well.

I am not questioning their capability (even MHK is miles better than the next 3 CS of PCB), but it's just not like Imran's Cricket days - PAK Politics must have learned the guy few harsh lessons.

Job descriptions & scopes are excellent - if these group decide to dedicate time to dig in deep & do something for a change, it can be a master stroke; though I would have loved to see WY in that mix.
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Mohsin Hasan Khan and Misbah Ul Haq Khan Niazi are not distant relatives of Imran Khan. Just because their last name is Khan does not mean they are relatives of Imran Khan.
 
Good to see the legend Mohsin Khan back in the fold.

I'll raise a cup of tea to his return.
 
Disappointing to see Misbah the “negativity and selfish” guy at important post .
 
This Mani is still stuck in the old way of doing things.

Sethi was new school and very effective at getting results.
 
gazza619 said:
One of Mohsin’s lowest moments. Should really have control on his words and talk with dignity which he has always done in the past.
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Lol what dignity? MHK sold his soul to the media, whining about everything and anything related to Pakistan cricket in the last few years. His ego will create massive problems for this committee.
 
Lets see how Mohsin Khan manages the juniors under him
 
srh said:
Mohsin Hasan Khan and Misbah Ul Haq Khan Niazi are not distant relatives of Imran Khan. Just because their last name is Khan does not mean they are relatives of Imran Khan.
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I am sure, I have read somewhere that Misbah is his relative, but I might be wrong. Mohsin is his 3rd or 4th tier cousin, but again needs to be confirmed.

I know, not every Khan & Niazi are his relatives - otherwise there is a 3rd Khan as well.
 
How much will the cricket committee cost PCB?

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s newly formed cricket committee has raised questions about conflict of interest and excessive expenditures.

The four-member committee will assist and advise PCB chairman in relation to plans for promotion and conduct of game at all levels.

The committee will be chaired by former Pakistan Head Coach Mohsin Hasan Khan while other members include former Pakistan captains Wasim Akram and Misbahul Haq and former Women’s captain and selector Urooj Mumtaz.

According to Daily Express, each member of the committee will receive remuneration of 55,000 PKR per session, where 50,000 will be related to special allowance while 5,000 will be daily allowance.

The members will also stay in a five-star hotel while also receiving air tickets and transport services for travelling purposes.

It must be noted that PCB Chief Operating Officer (COO) Subhan Ahmed had stated during the press conference on Friday that massive amounts won’t be spent to keep the committee operational.

“The committee members won’t be remunerated with fixed salaries and only receive minimal amounts for the work they are doing,” he said.

Also there is an issue of conflict of interest as three members of the committee — Akram, Misbah and Urooj hold different designations which are related to cricketing activities in the country.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/how-much-will-the-cricket-committee-cost-pcb
 
Mohsin Khan is unqualified. Anyone who calls someone else a "stupid donkey" is unfit to serve in such a role. Younis Khan would have been a much better option; a guy with impeccable character, loads of experience with the modern game and the added advantage of being one of the greatest batsmen of all time.

A committee which includes Wasim, Misbah and Younis, with Inzamam acting as the chief selector and Arthur as the coach would be a fantastic group to take Pakistan cricket forward.
 
Saj said:
Good to see the legend Mohsin Khan back in the fold.

I'll raise a cup of tea to his return.
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The coaching philosophy of Mohsin Khan: Sit on a chair, sipping some chai giving fatherly advice to 40 year olds.

Hey, it helped us whitewash England. :mv
 
Good so see Misbah's in the committee. Younis Khan should have been included as well. Lets see, what committee do.
 
Some comments from MHK last month:

Talking to The Nation, Mohsin said: “I am disappointed the way the PCB management destroyed Pakistan cricket team. I have coached the same players and I know very well that they are world beaters and capable of thrashing any given opponent, if they are coaches and trained accordingly.”

“I want answers of a few questions. First of all I want to ask chief selector Inzamamul Haq that why he had dropped senior players like M Hafeez, Azhar Ali and Kamran Akmal, who could prove very beneficial on UAE pitches and could help the team record crucial victories. I think this is main blunder due to which Pakistan team is suffering a lot during the Asian Games.

“Secondly, Sarfraz captaincy is highly pathetic and he is not been able to utilise his options well. His body language is more than enough to show that he is completely out of sorts. Being a captain, he must lead the team from the front and try to motivate the players to deliver,” he added.

Mohsin said the green caps entered the entire tournament without any game plan and were simply outclassed by India twice. “I am surprised to see that a world class bowler like Junaid Khan is sitting out and M Aamir is being presented as holy cow. What are his performances so far ever since he has made comeback in the national team after his ban was lifted,” he questioned.

The former cricketer said that another blunder of PCB management was to pick up six pacers for UAE pitches and didn’t pay heed towards the conditions. “The chief selector should have picked three spinners Shahdab Khan, Hafeez and M Nawaz while the captain can utilize experienced Shoaib Malik as an all-rounder.”

He also raised a question regarding selection of Imam-ul-Haq as specialist opener. “Everyone knows that Fakhar is a natural striker of cricket ball and can rattle any bowling attack with his aggressive batting, but he needs a cool-headed partner like Azhar Ali. If Imam was to be with the team, he should be used as third choice. I used to have five additional players, which used to give me more options, rather than putting pressure on a few ones.

“If I were the coach of the team, I would have not included Asif in my team, as one needs to understand that it is not 20-over game, rather it’s 50-over format which needs stamina and patience. The more you stay at the crease, the better results you get. When the team is under pressure and having a player like Asif in the side, then skipper must use his brain and in difficult situations, he must promote the hard-hitter up the order to get quick 30 plus runs, which not only reduces the pressure, but also put the opposition under pressure,” he added.

Mohsin said that despite losing both the crucial matches against India, the team management never paid any heed towards making plans, which shows how much they know about cricket. “Shoaib Malik is experienced and most perfect link, but he was not utilized, the way he should have been. Shaheen Shah is future of Pakistan cricket. He was smashed for runs in the last match, but his confidence was very low. He must be given matches to give him confidence, no matter even he was hit for a few runs, he is bound to take wickets.”

He said that it wasn’t great Indian batting or bowling, but it was poor fielding and ill planning of Pakistan team management, which resulted in humiliating losses at the hands of arch-rivals. “The team has dropped catches and then never bothered to improve them in this particular field, which cost the team dearly.

“Now we need to play with aggressive frame of mind to counter opponents. Until and unless the team management changes its attitude and right combination is not selected, such results are bound to come thick and fast,” Mohsin concluded.

https://nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2018/asia-cup-mohsin-slams-pcb-for-poor-planning-against-india
 
Abdullah719 said:
Some comments from MHK last month:

Talking to The Nation, Mohsin said: “I am disappointed the way the PCB management destroyed Pakistan cricket team. I have coached the same players and I know very well that they are world beaters and capable of thrashing any given opponent, if they are coaches and trained accordingly.”

“I want answers of a few questions. First of all I want to ask chief selector Inzamamul Haq that why he had dropped senior players like M Hafeez, Azhar Ali and Kamran Akmal, who could prove very beneficial on UAE pitches and could help the team record crucial victories. I think this is main blunder due to which Pakistan team is suffering a lot during the Asian Games.

“Secondly, Sarfraz captaincy is highly pathetic and he is not been able to utilise his options well. His body language is more than enough to show that he is completely out of sorts. Being a captain, he must lead the team from the front and try to motivate the players to deliver,” he added.

Mohsin said the green caps entered the entire tournament without any game plan and were simply outclassed by India twice. “I am surprised to see that a world class bowler like Junaid Khan is sitting out and M Aamir is being presented as holy cow. What are his performances so far ever since he has made comeback in the national team after his ban was lifted,” he questioned.

The former cricketer said that another blunder of PCB management was to pick up six pacers for UAE pitches and didn’t pay heed towards the conditions. “The chief selector should have picked three spinners Shahdab Khan, Hafeez and M Nawaz while the captain can utilize experienced Shoaib Malik as an all-rounder.”

He also raised a question regarding selection of Imam-ul-Haq as specialist opener. “Everyone knows that Fakhar is a natural striker of cricket ball and can rattle any bowling attack with his aggressive batting, but he needs a cool-headed partner like Azhar Ali. If Imam was to be with the team, he should be used as third choice. I used to have five additional players, which used to give me more options, rather than putting pressure on a few ones.

“If I were the coach of the team, I would have not included Asif in my team, as one needs to understand that it is not 20-over game, rather it’s 50-over format which needs stamina and patience. The more you stay at the crease, the better results you get. When the team is under pressure and having a player like Asif in the side, then skipper must use his brain and in difficult situations, he must promote the hard-hitter up the order to get quick 30 plus runs, which not only reduces the pressure, but also put the opposition under pressure,” he added.

Mohsin said that despite losing both the crucial matches against India, the team management never paid any heed towards making plans, which shows how much they know about cricket. “Shoaib Malik is experienced and most perfect link, but he was not utilized, the way he should have been. Shaheen Shah is future of Pakistan cricket. He was smashed for runs in the last match, but his confidence was very low. He must be given matches to give him confidence, no matter even he was hit for a few runs, he is bound to take wickets.”

He said that it wasn’t great Indian batting or bowling, but it was poor fielding and ill planning of Pakistan team management, which resulted in humiliating losses at the hands of arch-rivals. “The team has dropped catches and then never bothered to improve them in this particular field, which cost the team dearly.

“Now we need to play with aggressive frame of mind to counter opponents. Until and unless the team management changes its attitude and right combination is not selected, such results are bound to come thick and fast,” Mohsin concluded.

https://nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2018/asia-cup-mohsin-slams-pcb-for-poor-planning-against-india
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Guy is consistent in one aspect - has bashed everyone in line; no double standard. This guy MHK, at the age of 31, left a confirmed PAK opener's spot from both format to become the B grade side kicks of C grade Bollywood movies and now talking big because spinners won him 3 Tests against spin bunny ENG. In that same series, his team lost ODIs 4-0 to same England, and now PCB has given him the power to load Chairman's ear with vengeance, without any accountability.
 
Mani's decision making skills have already been shown to be truly pathetic.

Mohsin Khan has been completely off the crazy scale for years and his recent comments, from just 1 week ago, demonstrate it. He called Mickey Arthur a 'stupid donkey'. He thinks the way forward for Pakistan is to select Kamran Akmal and others of a previous era. He is critical of Inzis drive to include youngsters in the team. Let's not forget that these youngsters, who include Fakhar, Imam, Imad, Shadab, Faheem, Hasan Ali etc have each shown themselves to be inspired selections.

The only way to describe Mohsin is as a complete joke. Mani's decision to appoint him to the committee and that too as chairman (and I have no doubt Mohsin would have insisted on being Chairman otherwise he would walk away) is itself a joke.

First visible mistake of the Mani tenure. If he continues in this way, I don't think we'll see any improvements in Pakistani cricket.
 
Now all we need is Abdul Kadir on the committee and we’re all set.
 
Pathetic committee with the likes of wasim, mohsin and grandad misbah.
 
Cmon guys. Mohsin Khans mantra of "don't play with Pakistan, play for Pakistan" can only have a positive effect.

Besides chaiwalaas will be doing bhangras at the anticipated hike in profits as a result of this decision
 
Savak said:
Cmon guys. Mohsin Khans mantra of "don't play with Pakistan, play for Pakistan" can only have a positive effect.

Besides chaiwalaas will be doing bhangras at the anticipated hike in profits as a result of this decision
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Mantras don’t work in real life, and this statement has no meaning or significance. It is just hot air that will not improve the state of domestic cricket or the skills of the players.

I am sure he repeated this phrase every day when Pakistan were getting whitewashed 4-0 by England in ODIs, and I don’t think it was this mantra that stopped the English batsman from playing Ajmal and Rehman in the Test series.

On a side note, we also saw the positive effect of the green “Champions Mentality” bands that our players wore during the Asia Cup. Well, they surely played with the mentality of champions. These things work in movies only, or perhaps it will give you an edge in real life if you already have the skills - motivation and inspiration don’t help bunnies become tigers.

In a professional setup, a person who calls the head coach a donkey will not be allowed anywhere near the organization.
 
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Mamoon said:
Mantras don’t work in real life, and this statement has no meaning or significance. It is just hot air that will not improve the state of domestic cricket or the skills of the players.

I am sure he repeated this phrase every day when Pakistan were getting whitewashed 4-0 by England in ODIs, and I don’t think it was this mantra that stopped the English batsman from playing Ajmal and Rehman in the Test series.

On a side note, we also saw the positive effect of the green “Champions Mentality” bands that our players wore during the Asia Cup. Well, they surely played with the mentality of champions. These things work in movies only, or perhaps it will give you an edge in real life if you already have the skills - motivation and inspiration don’t help bunnies become tigers.

In a professional setup, a person who calls the head coach a donkey will not be allowed anywhere near the organization.
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For the record, I was being sarcastic. I just find it funny how MHK after accusing Wasim Akram of being trained, a match fixer for the last 7-8 years was smiling, gossiping, laughing with him in the press conference and is ready to work with him in this committee and how easily he now dismisses the Qayyum Report as full of accusations and zero evidence just based on a few statements to him by the PCB given that he referenced it many times in the last 8 years
 
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Misbah and zakir khan are the only sane choices in the committee , before forming the committee at least look at what statements mohsin khan has been making in the last 5 years.
 
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) recently-formed cricket committee will hold its first meeting in Karachi on Dec 6.

The committee’s chairman Mohsin Hasan Khan will head the meeting which will be attended by former captains Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq and PCB officials Zakir Khan and Haroon Rasheed all being the committee members.

The cricket committee is the first which the incumbent PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has formed since assuming charge on Sept 18.

It is learnt the cricket committee will discuss the performance of the national team in the ongoing series against New Zealand.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1449262/pcb-cricket-committee-to-meet-on-dec-6
 
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s cricket committee headed by ex-Test opener Mohsin Khan and having prominent names like Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq as members held its second meeting to discuss the team’s show in the recently-held series against Australia and New Zealand here on Thursday without chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and head coach Mickey Arthur.

The marked absence of the chief selector and head coach indicates the cricket committee is powerless. Dawn has learnt that Mohsin, during the first committee meeting held in Karachi on Dec 6, had sought the presence of both Inzamam and Arthur at the second meeting in order to discuss the team’s performance during the series against Australia and New Zealand. However, both the officials did not attend it.

After Pakistan lost the three-Test series 2-1 to New Zealand, Arthur left for Australia and now the head coach is set to join the national squad in South Africa where Sarfraz Ahmed and his men headed to in the wee hours of Thursday.

According to sources, perhaps the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not deem it necessary to ask anyone to appear before the cricket committee (at its meeting) mainly because according to the terms of reference devised for the committee, it is only entitled to make recommendations to PCB chairman on specific subjects and cannot call or grill anyone.

However, it is pertinent to mention here that when the committee was formed around a couple of months ago, a PCB official had told media that the committee would also hold discussions with the selectors, captain and head coach while making recommendations to PCB chairman.

In the backdrop of Pakistan’s disappointing loss in the New Zealand Test series, there must be a number of subjects the committee could discuss with the captain, head coach and chief selector, and without this co-ordinated exercise it would not be easy for the committee to send a precise set of recommendations to PCB chief Ehsan Mani.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1451385/cricket-committee-meets-sans-inzamam-arthur
 
Not sure if this another committee of some kind...


LAHORE: The first meeting of Pakistan Cricket Board’s newly-formed task force on restructuring domestic game will be held here on Friday.

The focus of the task force meeting, it is believed, will be on excluding departmental teams while basing Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure on eight regions only.

Interestingly, the task force is being headed by retired Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain, who is also chairman of Wapda, one of the departments which have been featuring in domestic cricket competitions for the last many years.

It is learnt that the task force will consider different proposals on excluding the departments and on reducing the present 16 regions to eight.

“As per initial proposals, the number of the regions is being reduced to eight with eight departments being asked to sponsor one region each instead of fielding their own team,” sources said.

The new system is being named as ‘hybrid domestic season’.

According to initial proposals, sources add, both Sindh and Balochistan will have one team each while Punjab will be divided into at least four regions including Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur and Sialkot. Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Azad Kashmir will be merged into one region while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be one region.

As Prime Minister Imran Khan has been a vocal supporter of regional domestic cricket system having no role for department teams, at least eight government departments currently fielding their teams in domestic cricket will be required to sponsor one region. Among them are Wapda, NBP, KRL, ZTBL, SNGPL, SSGC, PTV and State Bank of Pakistan are the leading departments being run by the government.

It is feared, however, that if the proposed structure is established a good number of cricketers playing first-class cricket will lose their jobs in all the departments currently competing for the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy title.


https://www.dawn.com/news/1451386/pcb-task-forces-first-meeting-today
 
The area demarcation of 8 regions is a bit biased to Punjab - certainly 4:1 doesn't make sense with greater Karachi itself producing/home of so many cricketers. However, 3:2 won't be fair either for Punjab, but at least the thought process is in right direction, but they need to have a 2nd tier as well - not necessarily FC status, but that tier also must play 4 day games. The name Hybrid will be appropriate if the 2nd tier consists of Department teams.

Now, they need to assign 8 home bases for 8 regions and dedicate 8 stadiums as home grounds - may be Karachi, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, R'Pindi, Peshwar & Queta,with one more stadium as 2nd ground to be developed gradually. Next is appointing a qualified National curator (better a foreigner), to ensure that there is enough quality and diversity in the wickets of these 8 venues. PAK being a well diverse & spread out country across North-South, if the ingredients & preparation of those wickets are done properly, just from different weather/climate and altitude, these wickets will bring enough diversity for the players in couple of years time.

But, make no mistake - area demarcation or who sponsors whom doesn't matter much. This game is slow, learned through long-term dedication and mastered in even slower process - PSL is a nice display, it should remain like that, PAK's cricket must roam around circling FC cricket. The system has to ensure that top 100-120 players of the country playing in top tier against each others with 14 home & away basis 4/5 day (day doesn't matter as long as they ensure ~400 overs/game) FC games on true wickets; otherwise this emerging cup was just a glimpse of what is waiting in future.
 
“As per initial proposals, the number of the regions is being reduced to eight with eight departments being asked to sponsor one region each instead of fielding their own team,” sources said.
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If you offered me a choice between a win in the South Africa Test series or these domestic cricket reforms - I'd take the domestic reforms.

This is a matter of life and death for Pakistan's long-term cricketing future. If we continue with the status quo, we will become the Asian West Indies.

It is feared, however, that if the proposed structure is established a good number of cricketers playing first-class cricket will lose their jobs in all the departments currently competing for the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy title.
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Oh boo hoo, our domestic system cannot be a Welfare State for mediocre cricketers. Half of them shouldn't even be playing First Class Cricket. Go back to school, get a proper job and stop leeching off our cricket.
 
Markhor said:
If you offered me a choice between a win in the South Africa Test series or these domestic cricket reforms - I'd take the domestic reforms.

This is a matter of life and death for Pakistan's long-term cricketing future. If we continue with the status quo, we will become the Asian West Indies.



Oh boo hoo, our domestic system cannot be a Welfare State for mediocre cricketers. Half of them shouldn't even be playing First Class Cricket. Go back to school, get a proper job and stop leeching off our cricket.
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Most departments will end up getting privatized one way or the other....and its inevitable that this charity project of sponsoring the livelihood of cricketers for life will end soon. Better to take the lead and change it now.
Of course what is disturbing about the reporting so far is the details of how we will go from department to region. saying that as an objective is the easiest part. Its been said already a million times before. The hard part is planning for the transition: how many employees should each regional team have, what are their salaries, what is the total cost structure and how to get the organizations to pay for that while you remove the cricket department from them.
This is a massive undertaking, which is beyond the capabilities of this committee. There finance, organization, logistical challenges which have zero to do with the expertise of the people in the committee.
 
You need to understand these committees always create problems with the team when there are none to keep themselves relevant. The typical problem cause solution.

Mohsin rocked the morale in the team and now will present his solution to keep himself relevant and further himself.

This model does not work. The players are now playing for themselves and not the team and scared of their spots. All the hard work by Mickey has been undone.

Mani is bring management tactics of the 80s and 90s which are now defunct. Hopefully Wasim Khan can takeover soon only so much of this nonsense I can tolerate.
 
Splitting the captaincy and inviting fresh applications for the national team coach and other support staff will be on the agenda when the PCB's Cricket Committee meets later this month to review Pakistan's debacle in the World Cup.

Though the Pakistan Cricket Board is tight lipped on the dates for the Cricket Committee meeting, sources said it is expected to be held on July 29.

The source told PTI that the meeting was delayed since former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, one of the members of the panel, had plans to travel to the USA on personal work.

"If he travels, then he will attend the meeting via video link and if he is in Lahore he will be present in person," the source said.

He said pace-bowling legend Wasim Akram and Urooj Mumtaz, a former captain of the national women's team, who are the other members of the committee, have already been sounded out for the meeting which will be chaired by PCB MD Wasim Khan.

Pakistan finished fifth in the just-concluded World Cup and review of the poor performance of the team will be on the top of agenda of the meeting.

It is learnt that head coach Mickey Arthur has been told by PCB chief Ehsan Mani and Wasim Khan during a meeting in London that he would have to apply afresh for the post and he would not get any extension as his contract has expired.

The source said that the PCB has also started making inquiries about potential candidates for the support staff and the name of ex-Zimbabwe captain and former England head coach Andy Flower was on the list.

"The PCB is impressed with the work done by Flower as a coach and then at the England Cricket Board's academy behind the scenes to build a strong ODI squad which went on to win the World Cup," the source said.

The biggest challenge facing the PCB is whether to again appoint a foreign coach or go for a homegrown stalwart.

A discussion is also expected among the members of the committee about reducing the burden of captaincy on Sarfaraz Ahmed by splitting the captaincy which may be beneficial for the Pakistan team in the long term.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...pplications-for-new-coach-119071600785_1.html
 
Wish Misbah was not in the committee, he will bring noting but recommend to continue with senior culture and persisting with Hafeez and co and making Rahat Ali the captain.
 
moghul said:
Wish Misbah was not in the committee, he will bring noting but recommend to continue with senior culture and persisting with Hafeez and co and making Rahat Ali the captain.
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His incompetence can be epitomised by his recommendation of Azhar Ali to lead the side after him in ODIs, despite the fact he wasn't even part of the ODI WC playing squad (let alone playing XI).

No idea why he's in the committee.
 
moghul said:
Wish Misbah was not in the committee, he will bring noting but recommend to continue with senior culture and persisting with Hafeez and co and making Rahat Ali the captain.
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So he can recommend Asad shafiq or cheater hafeez as captains.
 
Unlike Indian cricket board which is controlled by sponsors mafia group, PCB has a lot of power to do whatever they want. They can be ruthless in selecting and discarding players. NOt sure why they were persisting with the so called Seniors. These "seniors" have hurt a lot of teams.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Unlike Indian cricket board which is controlled by sponsors mafia group, PCB has a lot of power to do whatever they want. They can be ruthless in selecting and discarding players. NOt sure why they were persisting with the so called Seniors. These "seniors" have hurt a lot of teams.
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In every system there is one type of mafia or the other. In PCB it is the senior players mafia.
 
sauce news strikes again? the PCB continues its tradition of leaking like a rusty bucket!
 
I agree with Misbah and his obsession with ex team mates but i think in a couple of years time when those guys have moved on, he would make an excellent Director of Cricket.
 
Misbah, the two Wasims and Mumtaz are an upgrade over Intikhab Alam who seemingly had a permanent seat on these committees.
 
Markhor said:
Misbah, the two Wasims and Mumtaz are an upgrade over Intikhab Alam who seemingly had a permanent seat on these committees.
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or iqbal the genius qasim..or remember Bari and the dentist?? The true dark age of pakistan cricket..
then we have haroon rashid who still thinks we are in the 1970's..
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Unlike Indian cricket board which is controlled by sponsors mafia group, PCB has a lot of power to do whatever they want. They can be ruthless in selecting and discarding players. NOt sure why they were persisting with the so called Seniors. These "seniors" have hurt a lot of teams.
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Even then Pakistan are minnows...
 
Wasim Akram and Waqar should have been in the meeting as permanent members... Waqar had many drawbacks but he had the understanding and courage to point out the tumors of pakistan cricket in names of akmal brothers, afridi and co ....

dont know who else shld be in this committee but Ramez Raja should not be there at all. the guy has 0 knowledge about the domestic players and is abs rubbish ( he was advocating U.Akmal to be in the team huh)

As far for the captaincy, do we have a strong enough person to lead the team who can then also stand up with Sarfraz in Test ? Babar Azam is a name but is he mentally capable and ready? dont know... Imad could be the one as well for LOI but then he doesnt deserve to be in the XI ( i am contradicting my statement here becz he as a no7 is a gem of a batsmen) bcz he isnt a wicket taking bowler and we need a proper spinner like Umar Khan and Zafar Gohar ... but is Imad mentally and skills wise capable of batting at no6?

Would Sarfraz be a choice as a player in the LOI XI... my point is no bcz we have better options coming through... likes of Umair Massod, Umar Saddiq, M Rizwan , Rohail Nazir.... they all can be tested .. my pick would be Umar Siddiq (multan sultan) , he is an amazing batting talent and decent keeper.

Would the next captain and committee be brave to drop Haffez? he is becoming a liablitiy at no4 pushing Harris Sohail of his best and deserving position + his bowling in LOI is still an asset. Can Harris Sohail (given his fitness poblems) be pushed to play the Haffez role of batting all rounder who can ball some tight overs in the middle of the innings with his tight left arm spin - he is more than capable to do it though

How the new management will deal with the fast bowling will also be a test.. how long do we continue with Wahab/Aamir/Shaheen trio... how do we develop Harris Rauf / M.Hussnain / Naseem Shah / M Musa for the main XI ...

Spinners will need some attention too.. How do we bring proper spinners who can actually spin the ball... How is Umer Khan and Zafar Gohar given exposures to get into the XI

Fast bowling All rounders need work too ... in my opinion , Aamer Yamin is the best of the lot we have .. Faheem Ashraf hs not given the return on investment ... need 2/3 seasons at domestic level.. the new name coming forward now is Ammad Butt with his selection in CPL.. would be interesting to see how he has developed in domestic and how he performs in CPL. Hasan Mohsin was a great talent but not sure how is he holding up now

and to finalize, how will the management bring in solid batsmes suitable for all styles.. some names on my list are Khushdil Shah, Ifthikhar Ahmad, Abid Ali, Umar Amin, Saud Shakil, Haider Ali and Ahsan Ali... my pick would be Khsuhdil Shah and Saud Shakil as both are young and have the solid temprament.

and finally, do we have the guts to shut out Yasir Shah from LOI ? is shadab good enough for the XI .. i would like to have shadab as he is gun fielder, more than decent bowler ( he wont run through the opposition but is good for 2/3 wickets) and he needs to be promoted up the order to see if he can develop as a batsmen.

and finally do we have the courage to once and for all dump the dead wood Malik, Hafeez, Akmal Brothers, Ahmad shahzad and HASAN ALI (the most useless person in the CWC suquad) for good?

tooo many questions but with some solutions available for the management , just need some bold steps
 
We will see how serious PCB is about Pakistan cricket. Making no significant changes will show they are fine with mediocrity.
 
Not sure if I agree with the observation on Andy Flower's role in reviving England's odi fortunes. Plus as has been pointed out, Flower is a hard task master.
 
Pete Rose said:
Not sure if I agree with the observation on Andy Flower's role in reviving England's odi fortunes. Plus as has been pointed out, Flower is a hard task master.
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Andy flower is one of the pioneers for the creation of the new england cricket team.
 
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