[REPORT] Misbah-ul-Haq may be asked to quit chief selector post

[Savak]

Misbah-Ul-Haq may be asked to quit chief selector post

According to a PCB source, a high-profile former fast bowler is under consideration to replace Misbah as the chief selector.

CRICKET Updated: Aug 22, 2020 23:56 IST

Press Trust of India

PTI

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq could be asked to relinquish his role as chief selector after the team returns from England as the cricket authorities are considering appointing a new person for the job. According to a PCB source, a high-profile former fast bowler is under consideration to replace Misbah as the chief selector.

“The PCB now feels that it is best if the burden was reduced on Misbah and allow him to focus on his job as head coach as there are a number of important ICC events coming up in the next three years,” the source told PTI.

“Wasim Khan the PCB CEO was in England recently and has also observed from close quarters how Misbah is handling both responsibilities. Wasim also spoke to Misbah in England and having a new chief selector is now an option for the Board.

“When Misbah was initially appointed as head coach and chief selector last year, the first person in Pakistan cricket history to be given this dual role, there was scepticism whether the former captain would be able to do justice to both responsibilities,” the source said.

He said that the option of having a new chief selector is also under consideration because the Board wants to inject more life into the selection process. “A former fast bowler known for his outspoken comments and who was a big star in his playing days is under consideration and after the England series is over things will be finalized with him,” the source added.

The source said the board had closely watched the selection process for the tests in England and felt that Misbah had not handled the pressure well. “The feeling is that in the third Test where a fifth bowler should have been played and also one pacer rotated, Misbah came under pressure from the social media and media and retained Fawad Alam in the playing eleven,” the source added.

The Board also recently inducted three new members on the national selection committee including former Test players, Basit Ali, Faisal Iqbal and Abdul Razzaq. The source also confirmed that there was no danger to the captaincy tenure of Azhar Ali at least for the next few months.

“All this talk about him being removed as captain after the series is not happening because he has been appointed captain for 12 months by the Pakistan board,” the source added. “So after the England series Azhar has the opportunity to play in domestic cricket and get back his form and carry on as captain.”

He said similarly the board had also given Babar Azam a 12-month tenure as captain of the white ball formats. “Babar’s tenure is more important as Pakistan prepares for the coming World Cups in T20 and 50-over formats.”

Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...lector-post/story-Lrp8dxbzLeC4KVyK7WhymN.html

Comments: I smell Shoaib Akhtar here. Apparently he was going to be appointed to the high performance centre along with Yousaf, Zahid, Razzaq but it appears he must have negotiated and requested the Chief Selectors role which he has been very vocal about in the PTV Sports shows and he talked about utilizing his youtube channel for talent scouting.

This will be a very interesting appointment if true.

 

[Yk313]

Misbah-Ul-Haq may be asked to quit chief selector post

According to a PCB source, a high-profile former fast bowler is under consideration to replace Misbah as the chief selector.

CRICKET Updated: Aug 22, 2020 23:56 IST

Press Trust of India

PTI

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq could be asked to relinquish his role as chief selector after the team returns from England as the cricket authorities are considering appointing a new person for the job. According to a PCB source, a high-profile former fast bowler is under consideration to replace Misbah as the chief selector.

“The PCB now feels that it is best if the burden was reduced on Misbah and allow him to focus on his job as head coach as there are a number of important ICC events coming up in the next three years,” the source told PTI.

“Wasim Khan the PCB CEO was in England recently and has also observed from close quarters how Misbah is handling both responsibilities. Wasim also spoke to Misbah in England and having a new chief selector is now an option for the Board.

“When Misbah was initially appointed as head coach and chief selector last year, the first person in Pakistan cricket history to be given this dual role, there was scepticism whether the former captain would be able to do justice to both responsibilities,” the source said.

He said that the option of having a new chief selector is also under consideration because the Board wants to inject more life into the selection process. “A former fast bowler known for his outspoken comments and who was a big star in his playing days is under consideration and after the England series is over things will be finalized with him,” the source added.

The source said the board had closely watched the selection process for the tests in England and felt that Misbah had not handled the pressure well. “The feeling is that in the third Test where a fifth bowler should have been played and also one pacer rotated, Misbah came under pressure from the social media and media and retained Fawad Alam in the playing eleven,” the source added.

The Board also recently inducted three new members on the national selection committee including former Test players, Basit Ali, Faisal Iqbal and Abdul Razzaq. The source also confirmed that there was no danger to the captaincy tenure of Azhar Ali at least for the next few months.

“All this talk about him being removed as captain after the series is not happening because he has been appointed captain for 12 months by the Pakistan board,” the source added. “So after the England series Azhar has the opportunity to play in domestic cricket and get back his form and carry on as captain.”

He said similarly the board had also given Babar Azam a 12-month tenure as captain of the white ball formats. “Babar’s tenure is more important as Pakistan prepares for the coming World Cups in T20 and 50-over formats.”

Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...lector-post/story-Lrp8dxbzLeC4KVyK7WhymN.html

Comments: I smell Shoaib Akhtar here. Apparently he was going to be appointed to the high performance centre along with Yousaf, Zahid, Razzaq but it appears he must have negotiated and requested the Chief Selectors role which he has been very vocal about in the PTV Sports shows and he talked about utilizing his youtube channel for talent scouting.

This will be a very interesting appointment if true.

That will not be interesting at all. This is a professional sport not a joke. That guy is a joke. I am sorry but not Shoaib, please just no.

 

[Savak]

That will not be interesting at all. This is a professional sport not a joke. That guy is a joke. I am sorry but not Shoaib, please just no.

Lol, given the people we have had in the board, he deserves a shot.

 

[Mueez]

Think it will be Shoaib Akhtar if these rumours are true.

 

[praveen]

I’ll lose it if this is Shoaib Akthar

 

[Major]

The source said the board had closely watched the selection process for the tests in England and felt that Misbah had not handled the pressure well. “The feeling is that in the third Test where a fifth bowler should have been played and also one pacer rotated, Misbah came under pressure from the social media and media and retained Fawad Alam in the playing eleven,” the source added.

Reallly really really really poor by Misbah if this true.

I admire Misbah because he chose team based on playing conditions, but if he chooses teams like this than this is bad. He of all the people shouldn't be listening to critics or coming under pressure. But this is bad.

If Misbah cant take strong decisions than his coaching days might be short than.

Its sad that he will be removed as a selector. This would mean that not only Misbah failed to do the dual job, but the idea of having the dual job of coach and selector failed. I was hoping this would be a success so that in future any other coach holds the same power and the disagreement between selector and coach finishes.

If Misbah gets replaced as coach, i hope the dual role of coach and selector is given one more shot to a new guy. THe idea is not bad, but it does need a strong personality that can bare criticism.

 

[sweep_shot]

Which high profile former fast bowler?

Waqar? Wasim? Shoaib? Aqib? Zahid?

 

[ZamanFan]

Wrong title,

they are adding one more person to deflect criticism. Misbah keeps his job as head coach, Azhar remains captain, who is quitting here. Another eyewash.

Only change is one less person to criticise them on TV or social media.

What wonders a new chief selector will do?

Wasim Khan should'nt fool people, just be honest with the Pakistani fans who burn their blood watching this team. Tell them clearly what to expect, what players they'll keep.

I don't see any change under Ehsan Mani and Wasim they are here to shut down Pakistan cricket for good.

 

[asadee]

How credible is this news?

 

[Nervesofsteel]

I'd rather have Misbah keep his chief selector position & replace him with a high profile & qualified head coach. Preferably Andy Flower.

 

[Khan12]

Hopefully it's not shoaib Akhtar the clown.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Trusting an Indian tabloid with this news is like

 

[Savak]

The Chief Selector's role is vital and no Misbah is not the man for the job. I would rather have Shoaib select players with attitude and do away with this penchant in the last 10 years of just sticking to nice guys.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Would love to see Shoaib Akhtar get the role. Let’s see if he can fulfill his promise of developing 5-6 taghde fast bowler.

 

[Khan12]

The Chief Selector's role is vital and no Misbah is not the man for the job. I would rather have Shoaib select players with attitude and do away with this penchant in the last 10 years of just sticking to nice guys.

Oh dear shoaib Akhtar. A donkey will be better then him.

 

[Yk313]

I genuinely felt so sad after watching the team perform like this...

Ruined my Saturday

Tbh, I didn’t bother watching today. I did not even realise we had lost 3 until I opened PP just now.

 

[Yk313]

The Chief Selector's role is vital and no Misbah is not the man for the job. I would rather have Shoaib select players with attitude and do away with this penchant in the last 10 years of just sticking to nice guys.

Misbah absolutely needs to go. No one is contending that here I feel. Don’t think Akhtar is the solution though.

 

[Rana]

Shoaib should be one of the selectors but not chief selector.

 

[Savak]

Misbah absolutely needs to go. No one is contending that here I feel. Don’t think Akhtar is the solution though.

I think he is, i want a CS who will not blindly follow the PCB's or Team Management's dictacts and someone who has his own vision and plans.

 

[coy0607]

1) the source is 'Hindustan Times' - seems like masala news from the neighbours. Lots of Pakistani sports journalists have links within the PCB - have they said anything?

2) why are people assuming Akhtar? I would image Wasim Akram would be the more obvious guess given his proximity to the ruling political party

 

[Mueez]

I think he is, i want a CS who will not blindly follow the PCB's or Team Management's dictacts and someone who has his own vision and plans.

Why not make him head coach then

 

[Rana]

Imran Khan seems to be clueless at the moment. Surely he can appoint Mudassar Nazar or some posh bloke from Pakistan’s elite society as a sensible chief selector. Too many of these freshys who are so called tough cricketers are actually pretty useless in all positions of power

 

[Yk313]

I think he is, i want a CS who will not blindly follow the PCB's or Team Management's dictacts and someone who has his own vision and plans.

The reason you want Akhar is 100% spot on - I agree with *why* you want him. I just feel this guy will not be able to channel his stubborness and will properly because, I am not sure if he understands what is needed. For thr majority of his career Akhtar has been about the top shiny, glittery and glamorous layer let’s say. The core, the crude foundation underneath made after years and years of application appears devoid. Just feel he is likely to want to pick bad boys for the sake of picking bad boys and sooooerstars. No problem if they have the talent and application to back it up.

 

[ZamanFan]

I think he is, i want a CS who will not blindly follow the PCB's or Team Management's dictacts and someone who has his own vision and plans.

We don't have a history of PCB appointing independent chief selectors. One way or the other they are following diktats. Schemers like Inzamam ul Haq manipulate selections to suit their interests like bringing his nephew in the team or not allowing any domestic performer on 1 to 3 positions into the 30 man squad.

Only independent CS was Abdul Qadir in 2009 and he resigned when PCB went against him.

 

[Savak]

Why not make him head coach then

The coach has a different role i.e. strategizing, motivating the team and helping players with their technical short comings. The CS has an overall vision for the squad and the top 30 players in the country, bench strength and how he sees the team in 5 years.

 

[ZamanFan]

The coach has a different role i.e. strategizing, motivating the team and helping players with their technical short comings. The CS has an overall vision for the squad and the top 30 players in the country, bench strength and how he sees the team in 5 years.

Which country are you talking about?

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You're not talking about Pakistan. Here CS and coach have their own mindset. They guard their interests. Have likes and dislikes. Engage in short-term tactics to silence criticism. Pakistani selector have hardly groomed any batsman since 2004 barring Babar Azam.

 

[Yk313]

Imran Khan seems to be clueless at the moment. Surely he can appoint Mudassar Nazar or some posh bloke from Pakistan’s elite society as a sensible chief selector. Too many of these freshys who are so called tough cricketers are actually pretty useless in all positions of power

Preach brother, preach

 

[Mueez]

You know what Inzamam-ul-Haq did a pretty decent job as a CS.

 

[Mueez]

The coach has a different role i.e. strategizing, motivating the team and helping players with their technical short comings. The CS has an overall vision for the squad and the top 30 players in the country, bench strength and how he sees the team in 5 years.

Yeah I know. Just don’t think it is possible in Pakistan due to us being not professional enough...

 

[Yk313]

You know what Inzamam-ul-Haq did a pretty decent job as a CS.

You know what, I admit it. I was too harsh on Aaloo. He was far from perfect and I am not happy with Imam still (overseas) but I think the Fawad boat had sailed. As much as I have a soft corner for what was done to Fawad, sadly.

 

[cricketfan11]

Misbah the selector isn't the problem, Misbah the coach is.

He was a a decent batsman but he was just a defensive captain. He is using the same tactics in coaching.

 

[Mueez]

You know what, I admit it. I was too harsh on Aaloo. He was far from perfect and I am not happy with Imam still (overseas) but I think the Fawad boat had sailed. As much as I have a soft corner for what was done to Fawad, sadly.

Yep. Fawad is finished. Should’ve been a regular 10 years ago.

Inzi injected some young blood in the squad.

Also gave chances to domestic performers.

 

[Kroll]

Misbah the selector isn't the problem, Misbah the coach is.

He was a a decent batsman but he was just a defensive captain. He is using the same tactics in coaching.

Doesn't the selector make selections like IK snr, Sohail Khan, Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Iftikhar, Musa etc?

 

[ZamanFan]

You know what Inzamam-ul-Haq did a pretty decent job as a CS.

How?

How many young batsmen he groomed?

How many players he deselected from the bench not giving them a single game.

Why did he select players like Ahmed Shehzad, Hafeez and Shoaib Malik?

He remained an obstacle in Mickey Arthur's way by selecting his set of players. He was thoroughly backed by Ehsan Mani to destroy the team during and post Asia Cup 2018. He literally selected players like Wahab Riaz to create devastating dressing room atmosphere and promoted rifts between players and coach. He was in the Pakistan dressing room plotting Arthur's exit during India-Pakistan match .

 

[MMHS]

I wrote it few days back that his duel role won’t be there and he’ll hold on to head coach role.

I think, it’ll be Shoaib but may be Wasim as well - his media income must have come down considerably for CV19

 

[Yk313]

How?

How many young batsmen he groomed?

How many players he deselected from the bench not giving them a single game.

Why did he select players like Ahmed Shehzad, Hafeez and Shoaib Malik?

He remained an obstacle in Mickey Arthur's way by selecting his set of players. He was thoroughly backed by Ehsan Mani to destroy the team during and post Asia Cup 2018. He literally selected players like Wahab Riaz to create devastating dressing room atmosphere and promoted rifts between players and coach. He was in the Pakistan dressing room plotting Arthur's exit during India-Pakistan match .

Knew he had a problem with Mickey Arthur but absolutely did not know about his usual conspiring crap.

If he was plotting MA’s downfall like that, he’s not learnt anything from Oathgate. The only thing I remember from Inzi's tenure is Shadab, Babar, Sarfraz (back then), Hassan (1.0) being given games. Given Misbah/YK retired in 2017, don’t think AA and AS could have been dropped in 2018. Just not realistic. However, what far-fetched hopes we had of them taking the mantle have naturally been repaid.

No comment on Wahab, Imam etc. Inzi was far from perfect, fair enough.

 

[Yk313]

I wrote it few days back that his duel role won’t be there and he’ll hold on to head coach role.

I think, it’ll be Shoaib but may be Wasim as well - his media income must have come down considerably for CV19

Never got the impression Wasim wants to do anything more than the odd tip in passing or a few calls here and there. Does not like to get his hands dirty.

 

[cricketfan11]

Doesn't the selector make selections like IK snr, Sohail Khan, Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Iftikhar, Musa etc?

If you mean these are wrong selections, I don't think any selector has dropped Hafeez and Malik yet if they are willing and able to play.

If selection was different the result would probably be the same if the same tactics were used. One problem with Pakistani fans is that they place too much importance on the players who are being selected. There will always be arguments for and against a player's selection but there is less dispute about tactics. So, for example, most people will agree that fielders should come in, or that bowlers need to display more aggression, or body language of players, or setting up batsmen to take wickets etc.

 

[ZamanFan]

Knew he had a problem with Mickey Arthur but absolutely did not know about his usual conspiring crap.

If he was plotting MA’s downfall like that, he’s not learnt anything from Oathgate. The only thing I remember from Inzi's tenure is Shadab, Babar, Sarfraz (back then), Hassan (1.0) being given games. Given Misbah/YK retired in 2017, don’t think AA and AS could have been dropped in 2018. Just not realistic. However, what far-fetched hopes we had of them taking the mantle have naturally been repaid.

No comment on Wahab, Imam etc. Inzi was far from perfect, fair enough.

Babar is Akmal cousin,

Shadab, Fakhar, Hassan Ali were chosen from PSL not by Inzamam but by a policy instituted by Najam Sethi that PSL performers will be inducted into the XI. When Sethi took exit and Mani came in 2019 PSL.He did not select a single performer same with Misbah.

AA and AS were making 10 and 14 average in calendar year 2018 also now they are making 10 and average for 3 years and still in the team, as they are too important to be dropped.

 

[Kroll]

Babar is Akmal cousin,

Shadab, Fakhar, Hassan Ali were chosen from PSL not by Inzamam but by a policy instituted by Najam Sethi that PSL performers will be inducted into the XI. When Sethi took exit and Mani came in 2019 PSL.He did not select a single performer same with Misbah.

AA and AS were making 10 and 14 average in calendar year 2018 also now they are making 10 and average for 3 years and still in the team, as they are too important to be dropped.

Its astonishing how these people that make the selections can go to sleep at night knowing they are collecting a hefty pay cheque.

 

[MMHS]

Never got the impression Wasim wants to do anything more than the odd tip in passing or a few calls here and there. Does not like to get his hands dirty.

May be his hands were already dirty. I think, Wasim just wants a peaceful life - doesn’t want to spend any time to learn or delivery something; you’ll hear his commentary - not much substances, often clueless and he can’t participate deep into any conversation - he is just selling the weight of his name. Any average cricketer with that sort of output would have lost job long back.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

Shoaib is a great choice to replace Waqar ( with an actual head coach in there of course and not Misbah), because irrespective of his attention grabbing and clowning quotes, he knows the art of bowling and its technicalities much better than the w's.
You can just observe that from how his action and bowling changed between 1997 to 2006. He has worked with DK Lillee and Ian pont and can deconstruct fast bowling actions really well and has the knowhow of personalized training regiments and lifestyle needs, unlike Waqar who is still old fashioned in this department.

He also has a stronger and more exuberant personality, which will rub off better on the younger fast bowlers who will find inspiration in his words.
I expect a definite attitude change if he comes into the role.

However, when it comes to being the CS, I am not exactly sure. He can be tried but I would mich rather have him as a bowling coach.

 

[Third Man]

You know what Inzamam-ul-Haq did a pretty decent job as a CS.

Inzimam was a perfectly fine selector. I don't know what the problem with him was perceived to be. We needed an opener and he gave us Imam. So far in his LOI career at least, he's been as good as one can hope for.

 

[azimiqbal]

To be honest I don’t think Sohaib would be a bad choice ?

What I want to see is players being picked on merit, none of this liking and disliking !

Cricket is hard enough as it is , but we just make it harder on ourselfs

 

[Syed1]

What a khichri if that 'high profile former fast bowler' is Wasim Akram. This guy can't even get the names of international players right and to expect him to have knowledge of domestic players.


Wasim Khan should just pack his British accent and take it back to the UK. Only so many people he can dupe with it

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Shoaib is gonna be an interesting choice.I think he will make lot of changes.He would do what he likes and he won't be pressurised by mediapersons and others.

 

[James]

Some serious tomato sauce going on with this article.

 

[Junaids]

Bring it on.

Couldn't do any worse.

At least Shoaib wouldn't retain the army of grandpas.

 

[adil79]

Dean Jones should have been head coach with local guys as batting/bowling/chief selectors.

 

[ShahidDar08]

It's either Shoaib Akhtar or Aaqib Javid.

 

[Varun]

Nooo....what would happen to his YouTube channel?

World popcorn sales will take a hit if he moves from that to selection.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Knew he had a problem with Mickey Arthur but absolutely did not know about his usual conspiring crap.

If he was plotting MA’s downfall like that, he’s not learnt anything from Oathgate. The only thing I remember from Inzi's tenure is Shadab, Babar, Sarfraz (back then), Hassan (1.0) being given games. Given Misbah/YK retired in 2017, don’t think AA and AS could have been dropped in 2018. Just not realistic. However, what far-fetched hopes we had of them taking the mantle have naturally been repaid.

No comment on Wahab, Imam etc. Inzi was far from perfect, fair enough.

Yes he is far from perfect but he is better than Misbah and backed youngsters.

Hafeez and Malik they are undroppable, yet he dropped them here and there.

Inzi selected in his three years the following players across all formats Babar, Shadab, Hasan, Sami aslam, usman Salahuddin, Saad Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Asghar , SSA, Shinwari, Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Abid Ali, Umar Amin, Imad , Hasnain, Mir Hamza, Abbas,

Yes he also gave chances to Umar Akmal, Kamran akmal, shehzad and Maqsood in the mix but didn’t gave them long rope when they fail again which is good because when you expect them to come good in their comebacks they fail the same way again.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Babar is Akmal cousin,

Shadab, Fakhar, Hassan Ali were chosen from PSL not by Inzamam but by a policy instituted by Najam Sethi that PSL performers will be inducted into the XI. When Sethi took exit and Mani came in 2019 PSL.He did not select a single performer same with Misbah.

AA and AS were making 10 and 14 average in calendar year 2018 also now they are making 10 and average for 3 years and still in the team, as they are too important to be dropped.

In 2018, It was tough that time to drop AA and AS because of MisYou Retirements, because the team will have to be rebuilt and cannot drop the two experienced and established test cricketers which would have had drastic effect on the team

 

[Fahdi]

“A former fast bowler known for his outspoken comments and who was a big star in his playing days is under consideration and after the England series is over things will be finalized with him,” said the source.

Yeah that sounds like Shoaib to me.

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

Misbah is the worst thing ever happened to Pakistani Cricket. He has single handedly destroyed the mindset of cricketers.now he has been given two posts. Simple pathetic

 

[Kenpachi]

Misbah is the worst thing ever happened to Pakistani Cricket. He has single handedly destroyed the mindset of cricketers.now he has been given two posts. Simple pathetic

He only cares for himself. His wife admitted this in an interview.

 

[Titan24]

A different chief selector might be able to select a better squad but, unfortunately wont be able to correct the mistakes which team management makes in team selection during the series. Maybe the assumption is that with less responsibility Misbah might be able to think sharply during the tours.

 

[moghul]

I never liked MIsbah, but would prefer him over Shaoib Akhtar, seriously, Shoaib ?? are you kidding me !!.

Can;t we find any body better, why not Bazid Khan ?

 

[Energy]

Would be very surprised it it is Shoaib.Especially if Misbah is on the interview panel then absolutely not.

Aqib seems likely.

 

[Bewal Express]

I like the new setup where one guy is responsible. The problem with Misbah is that hid obsession poor older players, particularly in the batting.

 

[Bullet Drive]

No.

Misbah will stay.

The excuse given will be 'inexperience'

He'll then bring Sohail Khan and Imran Khan to open the bowling in the next series.

The team will look like this:

Abid
Shan
Azhar
Babar
Shafiq
Fawad
Rizwan
Yasir
Sohail Khan
Abbas
Imran Khan

Guaranteed.

 

[Energy]

Very cunning strategy by the way. First you give Misbah dual role, and he automatically has a safety net when he fails i.e. cannot do justice to both roles. This buys you another year into the job.

 

[Thephenom]

Shoaib Akhtar is always opening his mouth on Pakistan, so this would be a chance for him to implement his ideas

 

[Syed1]

No.

Misbah will stay.

The excuse given will be 'inexperience'

He'll then bring Sohail Khan and Imran Khan to open the bowling in the next series.

The team will look like this:

Abid
Shan
Azhar
Babar
Shafiq
Fawad
Rizwan
Yasir
Sohail Khan
Abbas
Imran Khan

Guaranteed.

New bowling line up from next series. Sohail Khan and Imran Khan opening the bowling. Azaz Cheema as first change. Umar Gul on the bench.


Thank you Misbah.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Misbah, waqar and any other ttfs need to be given the boot forever, so if that means giving people like akthar a go so be it, its a fresh face atleast.

 

[Sami92]

I don't like Misbah as a coach. Too defensive !

I would love Shoaib Akhtar as a chief selector. To me; he is aggressive, uses his brain, talks sense and most importantly has a vision.

 

[Firebat]

I don't like Misbah as a coach. Too defensive !

I would love Shoaib Akhtar as a chief selector. To me; he is aggressive, uses his brain, talks sense and most importantly has a vision.

You really used Shoaib Akhtar, brain, talks sense in the same sentence )

 

[lahoriyah1234]

In my Opinion Mohammed Wasim would be a good chief Selector.

 

[Extra_Cover]

How I wish Mudassar Nazar is linked to PCB national team setup but I still like the guy as he was dedicated to NCA and never made approaches for national committee.

I hope Mudassar is somehow inducted into the team management that would help merit prevail massively.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Well the most important question here is
:How would Shoaib manage his YouTube channel after becoming chief selector.?

 

[Sami92]

You really used Shoaib Akhtar, brain, talks sense in the same sentence )

Different people, different opinion.

#Respect

 

[Slim]

Reallly really really really poor by Misbah if this true.

I admire Misbah because he chose team based on playing conditions, but if he chooses teams like this than this is bad. He of all the people shouldn't be listening to critics or coming under pressure. But this is bad.

If Misbah cant take strong decisions than his coaching days might be short than.

Its sad that he will be removed as a selector. This would mean that not only Misbah failed to do the dual job, but the idea of having the dual job of coach and selector failed. I was hoping this would be a success so that in future any other coach holds the same power and the disagreement between selector and coach finishes.

If Misbah gets replaced as coach, i hope the dual role of coach and selector is given one more shot to a new guy. THe idea is not bad, but it does need a strong personality that can bare criticism.

No that was one thing that he did right because this will finally close the chapter of Fawad Alam forever from Pakistan cricket and hopefully Asad Shafiq.

 

[Slim]

When you have a board selecting someone like Faisal Iqbal as the HPC then i wont be surprised if they end up hiring Shoaib for the role. An absolute joke. But this board has been a joke when it comes to their hiring, bringing the axis of incompetence was one of the worst decisions they took. So, it will be just a continuation of their "efforts"

Expect to see some more drama - if Wasim Khan has any brain cells left, he would ask Shoaib to not post anything on his YT channel during his tenure at least.

 

[Slim]

Nooo....what would happen to his YouTube channel?

World popcorn sales will take a hit if he moves from that to selection.

People can always watch Yuzy Chahal and the rockstars showing their "skills" on TikTok.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

The draw and Azhar's runs will give Misbah another life for the time being.

NZ tour will be crucial. If Pak gets thrashed there the PCB will activate panic mode.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

The Coach should be the Chief Selector. This was probably the only good move by Wasim Khan by appointing the same person to both roles. So if Misbah has to be sacked it should be from both positions.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

You really used Shoaib Akhtar, brain, talks sense in the same sentence )

Shoaib is actually a very smart individual. Dont be put off by his antics and statements here and there. He is an attention-seeker, and almost has this unquenchable need to always be in the spotlight and be counted.
But this in no way reflects on him being dumb as you are putting it out to be.
His analysis on the art of fast bowling, modern training methods is much better than the w's who; everytime I have heard them fail to nake any impression.
His intelligence can be judged even in his playing career where his evolution as a fast bowler from 1997 to 2005 is very apparent. Apart from beating them through sheer pace, he also used his smarts to outwit the batsmen. There are several examples of that.

 

[MenInG]

Shoaib is actually a very smart individual. Dont be put off by his antics and statements here and there. He is an attention-seeker, and almost has this unquenchable need to always be in the spotlight and be counted.
But this in no way reflects on him being dumb as you are putting it out to be.
His analysis on the art of fast bowling, modern training methods is much better than the w's who; everytime I have heard them fail to nake any impression.
His intelligence can be judged even in his playing career where his evolution as a fast bowler from 1997 to 2005 is very apparent. Apart from beating them through sheer pace, he also used his smarts to outwit the batsmen. There are several examples of that.

Problem is his smarts are of no use when obfuscated with nonsense/drivel that he throws around it.

He had to be managed properly when he was in the team - unfortunately now there is no one to manage what he says in his blind desire to win YouTube wars.

If he can divorce himself from desire to be loved by all (and stop using words such as tagra etc) - then yes, you are right - he will be a great analyst and people will pay attention to him

 

[FreePalestine]

I really hope this is fake news

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

Problem is his smarts are of no use when obfuscated with nonsense/drivel that he throws around it.

He had to be managed properly when he was in the team - unfortunately now there is no one to manage what he says in his blind desire to win YouTube wars.

If he can divorce himself from desire to be loved by all (and stop using words such as tagra etc) - then yes, you are right - he will be a great analyst and people will pay attention to him

He is emotional and impulsive, on top of being an attention seeker. But when all of this is cast aside, he does have a lot of redeemable attributes.
I would have preferred him as bowling coach because apart from the knowledge he has, he certainly carries a lot of inspirational value which could have rubbed off on a lot of the newcomers we have in the squad.