Wahab Riaz appointed as Chief Selector for Pakistan

[sweep_shot]

I think it is a good move.

A recent player should be the selector because he is supposed to be more in touch with modern day cricket.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Circus continues, I mean of what basis has he become CS? He is also not the smartest out there.

Political appointment.

 

[Mamoon]

The Chief Selector and the Sports Minister will play PSL under Babar Azam's captaincy who has been forcefully asked to resign as the captain. What a joke of a country

Wahab was officially retired the moment he was announced as CS. PZ also left a farewell note for him and he himself confirmed his retirement during his first interview as CS.

 

[gazza619]

How much is he getting paid? Rs.25 lakh per month?

 

[Markhor]

I don't understand why Wahab's bowling record is being discussed here.

That has no bearing on his ability to conduct his role as a selector.

It's a progressive move for once from PCB instead of recycling the ex-cricketers from the 70s and 80s like Haroon Rashid, Tauseef Ahmed, Iqbal Qasim etc.

He has played the modern game, has a good education, and is familiar with the domestic circuit.

 

[shamaan]

I can see malik making the t20 squad.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Pretty happy with Wahab, Hafeez and Shan. Afridi is a bad choice though.

 

[Asad T]

I'm not a fan tbh, after the whole jacket-gate saga, I would want someone who has a clean reputation.

 

[Bewal Express]

How much is he getting paid? Rs.25 lakh per month?

There are 20 players that are anywhere near international quality and 16 are picked. To decide which 4 get left out, you get paid 3 crore.

 

[moghul]

Misbah was given responsibility to find a coach for Pak team and he made himself the coach, waiting for Wahab to come out of retirement and selecting himself for the T20 team , you can't rule out anything in the circus of Pakistan cricket particularly under the the leadership of this joker heading PCB.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Let’s see if he can select Sameen Gul , one of the prominent tall fast bowler being wasted in domestics for many many years

 

[FearlessRoar]

Let’s see if he can select Sameen Gul , one of the prominent tall fast bowler being wasted in domestics for many many years

Absolutely remember him for his phenomenal performances for Peshawar Zalmi.

 

[heddie19]

Wahab was officially retired the moment he was announced as CS. PZ also left a farewell note for him and he himself confirmed his retirement during his first interview as CS.

You seriously are talking about 'rules' in Pakistan where he has been sitting as unconstitutional/illegal minister. On top of that alleged dubious earnings, which he doesn't even have to earn.

 

[Mamoon]

You seriously are talking about 'rules' in Pakistan where he has been sitting as unconstitutional/illegal minister. On top of that alleged dubious earnings, which he doesn't even have to earn.

None of that has anything to do with what you said regarding Wahab playing in PSL as CS of the Pakistan team. He obviously won’t.

He automatically retired the moment he was appointed as CS.

 

[Mamoon]

Pretty happy with Wahab, Hafeez and Shan. Afridi is a bad choice though.

Surprised to see you vouch for a mediocre, timid and uninspiring player like Masood to captain the Test team.

Minus his communication skills, he is a true representation of everything that is wrong with Pakistan cricket.

 

[heddie19]

None of that has anything to do with what you said regarding Wahab playing in PSL as CS of the Pakistan team. He obviously won’t.

He automatically retired the moment he was appointed as CS. I was just trying to educate you.

You were saying rules, rules well doesn't count for much in this country. That is my point in my reply.

Now coming back to my post, that was just a representation of mockery PCB and Pakistan govt. (army) is doing currently.

 

[Saurav]

Doesn't he still play at some level? PSL or domestic?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Surprised to see you vouch for a mediocre, timid and uninspiring player like Masood to captain the Test team.

Minus his communication skills, he is a true representation of everything that is wrong with Pakistan cricket.

What are the options. I'd love to say we have a Graeme Smith who can resurrect us. But we don't. Out of all the options in Tests he's the best of a bad bunch. Ideally in 3 years I'd like Saud or Shafique as captain in ODIS and Tests.

 

[mominsaigol]

What are the options. I'd love to say we have a Graeme Smith who can resurrect us. But we don't. Out of all the options in Tests he's the best of a bad bunch. Ideally in 3 years I'd like Saud or Shafique as captain in ODIS and Tests.

Saud was the best option due to experience and him understanding how test cricket works.

Although he should only be our test captain.

Shan has no experience. The experience he has is the same as what saud has which is captaining your local sides.

Shan also sends the worst nepotsitc message possible. If anything it signals the perfect transition from babar lol .

Our mindset is what cause India to be 100x > us. Its not just money that people believe. All the money in the world can't fix Pakistan cricket. Give our cricket a billion dollars and the results are the same due to our thinking.

 

[Dantheone]

Would he be able to bring his recent on-field rivalry when selecting players? I would support someone who's been playing recently to be a selector but this seems too recent. Also, I don't think he has that insight or experience for this important role.

 

[Gullycricket]

He's a good selection. Saw his views on pavillion and he used to be very balanced and logical. Could be a good choice

 

[zzebie]

i saw him speak on pavillion, definitely looks like a smart individual. Hopefully he proves to be a right fit for the role.

 

[kron]

Misbah waqar and now wahab. 3 of the 4 members in the pavilion team have managed to land important contracts for coaching or related roles. Coincidence?

Also I am certain shoaib was talked about as well for some sort of coaching role.

 

[kron]

He's a good selection. Saw his views on pavillion and he used to be very balanced and logical. Could be a good choice

Bit of a hot head but yes he seems intelligent and well spoken.

 

[Asad T]

Chief selector, Wahab Riaz having a chat with the leading run scorer of the Pakistan Cup, Saim Ayub. Is he getting a call up for the Aussie tour?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Wahab Riaz is a professional individual. He understands his job well. I am quite optimistic that we will see much improvement during his tenure. Saim ayub for Australia tour would be good call

 

[aboveandbeyond]

A job for the boys club appointment.

 

[shamaan]

I don't think Saim should be considered for the test squad.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Chief selector, Wahab Riaz having a chat with the leading run scorer of the Pakistan Cup, Saim Ayub. Is he getting a call up for the Aussie tour?

it will become Wahab's opening master stroke if he picks Saim Ayub for Australian Tour.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[Savak]

Chief selector, Wahab Riaz having a chat with the leading run scorer of the Pakistan Cup, Saim Ayub. Is he getting a call up for the Aussie tour?

That's not Wahab.

 

[7sins]

I don't think Saim should be considered for the test squad.

No way only in t20 and odis

 

[Asad T]

What do you think of the squad that Wahab has announced for Australia? Are you happy with it?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wahab Riaz retires from Test cricket ahead of the Australia tour.

Fast forward 4 years - Wahab Riaz, the Chief Selector is upset with Haris Rauf opting out of the Australia tour.

You can’t make this up

 

[the Great Khan]

Honestly what does it matter. You can have the best selector in the world but if your system is broken poor and underfunded he won't be able to do anything.

 

[Rana]

His T20 selections are going to be the one that defines where he stands

 

[FearlessRoar]

Today he has done his first assignment by announcing the test squad for Australia tour 2023-24, and I am glad to see Mir Hamza in the squad. But surprised to see Shaheen because he needs rest. he is not in his good intent.

 

[Rana]

Looks like PCB are ready to invest in all formats with Saim Ayub.

Spells trouble for some players getting an absolute free ride under Babar

 

[FearlessRoar]

Recently, he has performed well in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Pakistan Cup, so he deserved that call.

 

[Sher Khan]

Wahab Riaz retires from Test cricket ahead of the Australia tour.

Fast forward 4 years - Wahab Riaz, the Chief Selector is upset with Haris Rauf opting out of the Australia tour.

You can’t make this up

Wahab was like 35 at the time anyways. He was finished.

 

[Sher Khan]

What do you think of the squad that Wahab has announced for Australia? Are you happy with it?

Look, it's a deserving squad. Top two wicket takers of Quaid e azam trophy- Mir Hamza and Khurram are selected. Saim scored a double century in the QEA final and Aamer was handy in the QEA with both bat and ball.

Wahab has atleast provided Pakistan with the best available choices.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Chairperson of the national men’s selection committee Wahab Riaz during a press conference to announce Pakistan Test squad for Australia Tour 2023-24 said:

“The upcoming tour of Australia is a very important one. We have selected the team to the best of our capabilities, factoring in our available resources. We have picked them on their past performances and we have prioritised players who have shown preference towards playing for Pakistan foremost. Our current and future plans reflect as such.”

 

[Asif321]

I like he is clear . Doesn’t give repeated answers like M wasim and inzi use to give .

 

[zarak]

There are 20 players that are anywhere near international quality and 16 are picked. To decide which 4 get left out, you get paid 3 crore.

What's the point in whining about money. The guy reached the pinnacle of his sport, represented his country. He deserves it. I don't get why we highlight salaries.

 

[shamaan]

No way only in t20 and odis

That's why i said *I don't think*

 

[shamaan]

What do you think of the squad that Wahab has announced for Australia? Are you happy with it?

I think baring 1 or 2 it's the best available squad.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wahab was like 35 at the time anyways. He was finished.

So retire after your last series, not a year later with 2 months to go for a major test tour.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Director of Media of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Aalia Rasheed stated while talking local News Channel:

"Wahab Riaz is a chief selector, he did a very good press conference. He is very confident and the best thing he said was if a player isn't available for Pakistan, then it isn't a good thing. We will tell them clearly that they are not just here to play the leagues, yes they should play them it is their right, but whenever you're called for Pakistan, you should participate. It is kind of an injustice that you're part of central contracts and then say that we will play matches of our choice.”

 

[Rana]

The Director of Media of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Aalia Rasheed stated while talking local News Channel:

"Wahab Riaz is a chief selector, he did a very good press conference. He is very confident and the best thing he said was if a player isn't available for Pakistan, then it isn't a good thing. We will tell them clearly that they are not just here to play the leagues, yes they should play them it is their right, but whenever you're called for Pakistan, you should participate. It is kind of an injustice that you're part of central contracts and then say that we will play matches of our choice.”

So what’s the PCB going to do about it Aalia sahiba?

I guess nothing

 

[shaz619]

I don't understand why Wahab's bowling record is being discussed here.

That has no bearing on his ability to conduct his role as a selector.

It's a progressive move for once from PCB instead of recycling the ex-cricketers from the 70s and 80s like Haroon Rashid, Tauseef Ahmed, Iqbal Qasim etc.

He has played the modern game, has a good education, and is familiar with the domestic circuit.

Off to a great start with his progressive statements on his selections recently, I only wish selectors in England would have such energy, maybe we’d have won the World Cup.

 

[Kianig89]

One thing is that PCB has moved away from reputations like appointing Hi-Fi ex players or may be PCb is such a mess that star names are avoiding jumping in this sinking boat

 

[hassan918]

Wahab Riaz meets with Pakistan squad in Rawalpindi during their national camp ahead of the Australian tour.

 

[BouncerGuy]

PCB confirms appointment of consultant members to chief selector

Lahore, 1 December 2023: The PCB has confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Salman Butt as consultant members to chief selector Wahab Riaz.

The three have assumed their responsibilities in the selection panel with immediate effect. Their first assignment as consultant members to the chief selector includes the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to commence on 12 January 2024 following the conclusion of the Test tour to Australia.

When not engaged in selection duties, the consultant members may be assigned additional tasks such as conducting skills camps.

Kamran Akmal, in a 15-year career from 2002 to 2017, played 53 Tests, 157 ODIs and 58 T20Is. The former wicketkeeper-batter amassed 6,871 runs across formats and bagged 453 dismissals behind the stumps. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2009 at Lord’s.

Rao Iftikhar played a Test, 62 ODIs and two T20Is from 2004 to 2010 and took a total of 78 international wickets. He was also part of the side that lifted the T20 World Cup in 2009.

Former Test captain Salman Butt represented Pakistan in 33 Tests, 78 ODIs and 24 T20Is. He made 5,209 runs spanning the three formats with 11 international centuries. He was in the T20 World Cup winning squad in 2009.

PCB​

 

[adi_62941]

PCB confirms appointment of consultant members to chief selector

Lahore, 1 December 2023: The PCB has confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Salman Butt as consultant members to chief selector Wahab Riaz.

The three have assumed their responsibilities in the selection panel with immediate effect. Their first assignment as consultant members to the chief selector includes the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to commence on 12 January 2024 following the conclusion of the Test tour to Australia.

When not engaged in selection duties, the consultant members may be assigned additional tasks such as conducting skills camps.

Kamran Akmal, in a 15-year career from 2002 to 2017, played 53 Tests, 157 ODIs and 58 T20Is. The former wicketkeeper-batter amassed 6,871 runs across formats and bagged 453 dismissals behind the stumps. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2009 at Lord’s.

Rao Iftikhar played a Test, 62 ODIs and two T20Is from 2004 to 2010 and took a total of 78 international wickets. He was also part of the side that lifted the T20 World Cup in 2009.

Former Test captain Salman Butt represented Pakistan in 33 Tests, 78 ODIs and 24 T20Is. He made 5,209 runs spanning the three formats with 11 international centuries. He was in the T20 World Cup winning squad in 2009.

PCB​

Butt Sahab finally got the opportunity to serve Pakistan cricket again. This guy was extremely talented and had the potential to play for Pakistan for a long period, but he later drowned himself and didn't accept his mistake. It was too late when he finally acknowledged his mistake.
Wahab has his own gang; he himself is a political appointee, perhaps related to some top-ranked army personnel or has a strong bond with them.

 

[angrypathan]

Salman Butt in an official role, PCB continuing to surprise even its most ardent critics with how low they can go

 

[160KPH]

I am in complete disbelief at these appointments. This is horrific. Salman Butt the captain who match fixed? And what does Kamran Akmal possibly have to offer Pakistani cricket in terms of consulting for team selection? He was a horrible batsmen, horrible wicket keeper, and why would we ever believe he would be good at selecting players?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Dosi yaari culture continues I think. Kamran has good terms with Wahab so he got there in the committee. Salman Butt inclusion was a shocker, to be honest. I was not hoping to see SB in any role with PCB but he is here now. Rao Iftikhar was already working with PCB on junior level so he is fine.

 

[Rana]

To be fair, the way Pakistan cricket has treated it’s true, sincere, die hard cricket fans in the last 3-4 years under the guise of “honesty and merit”…

For those who supported this, they deserve appointments such as Salman Butt. I would call this Karma

 

[gazza619]

As much as I hate what Salman Butt did, he has a good brain and may add value.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Let's wait and hope for the newly appointed consultant members that they will do some justice to cricket and bring out new talent and select the deserving ones.

 

[160KPH]

Let’s be clear:

1) Salman Butt was found guilty in one of the biggest spot fixing scandals in the history of cricket.

2) Wahab Riaz was investigated in the same scandal where he was seen giving his jacket to Mazhar Majeed, the agent who went to jail over the spot fixing scandal. Wahab Riaz later on accepted the jacket again when it was supposedly filled with money given by the reporter.

3) Kamran Akmal was also famously named in the court case during this spot fixing scandal.

In the same video, Mazhar Majeed bragged that players had match fixed the test in Sydney earlier in the year - the test where Kamran Akmal dropped 3 catches and missed the easiest run out of all time. Pakistan threw away that Test when they were in such an extremely dominant position.

Now these 3 players are the ones who will be selecting our team. Pathetic.

 

[160KPH]

To be fair, the way Pakistan cricket has treated it’s true, sincere, die hard cricket fans in the last 3-4 years under the guise of “honesty and merit”…

For those who supported this, they deserve appointments such as Salman Butt. I would call this Karma

I don’t understand your point. Because you don’t like the previous selections that means that we all now deserve to have the team selections made by spot and match fixers?

You claimed before that we selections were based on “dosti yaari” culture, how exactly do you think Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt were chosen by Wahab?

 

[Asif321]

all from Punjab doesn’t make sense . Kami and butt are good analysts but not sure how they will do this job

 

[Asif321]

I don’t understand your point. Because you don’t like the previous selections that means that we all now deserve to have the team selections made by spot and match fixers?

You claimed before that we selections were based on “dosti yaari” culture, how exactly do you think Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt were chosen by Wahab?

Wahab , Kami and butt are quite close . All of them are lahori too . Wahab gets to pick his team . He trusts them so it’s choice obviously

 

[chinaman00]

Salman Butt in an official role, PCB continuing to surprise even its most ardent critics with how low they can go

PCB is such a comedy.

It normalizes corruption and match fixing with this appointment.

 

[Markhor]

Let’s be clear:

1) Salman Butt was found guilty in one of the biggest spot fixing scandals in the history of cricket.

2) Wahab Riaz was investigated in the same scandal where he was seen giving his jacket to Mazhar Majeed, the agent who went to jail over the spot fixing scandal. Wahab Riaz later on accepted the jacket again when it was supposedly filled with money given by the reporter.

3) Kamran Akmal was also famously named in the court case during this spot fixing scandal.

In the same video, Mazhar Majeed bragged that players had match fixed the test in Sydney earlier in the year - the test where Kamran Akmal dropped 3 catches and missed the easiest run out of all time. Pakistan threw away that Test when they were in such an extremely dominant position.

Now these 3 players are the ones who will be selecting our team. Pathetic.

A crooked Chairman unsurprisingly is making crooked appointments.

It seems if you bark loud enough in a TV studio that's sufficient qualifications for a job in PCB land.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Its a shame that wahab made salman butt, a person with ignominious past, part of his consultant team. Don't expect anything good from them.

 

[160KPH]

It was just recently that Kamran Akmal was on TV saying he hopes that our team loses the last 4 matches of the World Cup - literally hoping for the downfall of our team. He was himself the most pathetic wicket keeper we have ever had. Now he will help select our teams. I’m in complete shock.

 

[wrongun]

Let’s be clear:

1) Salman Butt was found guilty in one of the biggest spot fixing scandals in the history of cricket.

2) Wahab Riaz was investigated in the same scandal where he was seen giving his jacket to Mazhar Majeed, the agent who went to jail over the spot fixing scandal. Wahab Riaz later on accepted the jacket again when it was supposedly filled with money given by the reporter.

3) Kamran Akmal was also famously named in the court case during this spot fixing scandal.

In the same video, Mazhar Majeed bragged that players had match fixed the test in Sydney earlier in the year - the test where Kamran Akmal dropped 3 catches and missed the easiest run out of all time. Pakistan threw away that Test when they were in such an extremely dominant position.

Now these 3 players are the ones who will be selecting our team. Pathetic.

The inmates are running the asylum.

What hope does a young player who might want to refuse the advances of a bookie or fixer have now? Knowing the background of the selectors? He's likely to think it would end his career in an instant.

 

[hafizexpress]

To be fair, the way Pakistan cricket has treated it’s true, sincere, die hard cricket fans in the last 3-4 years under the guise of “honesty and merit”…

For those who supported this, they deserve appointments such as Salman Butt. I would call this Karma

I don't agree. In other words, those who supported their team regardless of who they put out there, now deserve Salman Butt. This isn't some fairy tale. There's no correlation in what you've said. Especially with a board like PCB where there is a musical chair of strange appointments through the years.

Bro said this is karma

 

[hafizexpress]

The players must feel insecure right now knowing that tainted players have taken up selection roles. I'm sure Hafeez isn't a fan of this either. Oh Wahab Riaz what have you done

 

[Rana]

This is a ridiculous statement. In other words, those who supported their team regardless of who they put out there, now deserve Salman Butt. This isn't some fairy tale. There's no correlation in what you've said. Especially with a board like PCB where there is a musical chair of strange appointments through the years.

Bro said this is karma

It is what it is

 

[Savak]

Salman Butt deserves a second chance in life. He has done his time just like Amir did

 

[Mamoon]

Hafeez did a lot of drama during his playing career. He would blow his own trumpet and sing songs of his integrity and honesty although that honesty was nowhere to be found when he kept chucking all the time.

He was also very vocal against fixers and claimed they didn’t deserve a second chance, but now that he is earning millions of bucks in a high profile executive position, he has no problem collaborating with fixers.

 

[Asad T]

Salman Butt deserves a second chance in life. He has done his time just like Amir did

I agree to some extent, but I still don't think he should be allowed to have an official role.

Allowing him to commentate is one thing, but to allow him to have a say in how affairs are run is too much in my opinion.

 

[hafizexpress]

It is what it is

You supported falsehood in the name of merit, so you deserve this appointment.

There's a difference between supporting selections and supporting the team. I haven't met a single person who's always agreed with selections. In fact, I don't remember the last time a Pakistani was happy with every single selection in the squad. But that doesn't mean that one all of a sudden wouldn't want the team to win. Wanting your team to win like any normal person does now means you deserve appointments that have nothing to do with you even though and they are just more decisions you disagree with

 

[Mamoon]

There is nothing wrong in not supporting your own team and wanting them to lose if you don’t agree with how things are run.

For example, I have a policy of not supporting Pakistan because I refuse to support mediocrity and I will not support them until they change the rotten cricket culture which will probably never happen.

 

[hafizexpress]

There is nothing wrong in not supporting your own team and wanting them to lose if you don’t agree with how things are run.

For example, I have a policy of not supporting Pakistan because I refuse to support mediocrity and I will not support them until they change the rotten cricket culture which will probably never happen.

If that was the case, you wouldn't bother with the team, as your interest would've died out long ago considering the "rotten culture" has been around. The fact that you come on to a cricket forum that is mainly and majorly Pakistan cricket-related, give your views on this team, show your concerns with certain decisions, watch this team play, admire certain players, etc., shows that you do have an attachment to the team and want them to do well. Their winning makes you happy inside and their losing makes you visibly upset/disappointed.

There's nothing wrong with any of that. You can still loathe the management and the players' performances and selections. Although I recall you predicting Pakistan to have great chances of winning the recently concluded World Cup, or at least making a good run. I only recall positivity in those posts. Doesn't sound like someone who wants the team to lose.

 

[Rana]

There's a difference between supporting selections and supporting the team. I haven't met a single person who's always agreed with selections. In fact, I don't remember the last time a Pakistani was happy with every single selection in the squad. But that doesn't mean that one all of a sudden wouldn't want the team to win. Wanting your team to win like any normal person does now means you deserve appointments that have nothing to do with you even though and they are just more decisions you disagree with

I followed the approach of ‘support the team anyways’ up until 2022, until it became absolutely clear to me that the selections, players and the mindset is not what I associated myself to emotionally when I started to follow Pakistan cricket.

Now, I am so glad that those people who ridiculed and mocked my honest and sincere suggestions/critiques of Pakistan cricket have Salman Butt as a consultant to the chief selector. You deserve this.

 

[MenInG]

I followed the approach of ‘support the team anyways’ up until 2022, until it became absolutely clear to me that the selections, players and the mindset is not what I associated myself to emotionally when I started to follow Pakistan cricket.

Now, I am so glad that those people who ridiculed and mocked my honest and sincere suggestions/critiques of Pakistan cricket have Salman Butt as a consultant to the chief selector. You deserve this.

Errm so do you - unless you support Uganda or some other team.

 

[Rana]

Errm so do you - unless you support Uganda or some other team.

So I deserve this too