What are your expectations from Aaqib Javed as Director of High Performance?

[BouncerGuy]

Aaqib Javed previously served as Pakistan’s interim head coach in limited-overs cricket in 2024, following the resignation of Gary Kirsten. He took charge in November 2024 and led the team during their tour of Australia.

His tenure, however, was short-lived, as his contract ended after Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in early 2025. Reports suggest that his stint was not extended due to Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, where the team failed to secure a single win.

Now, Aaqib Javed has officially been appointed as the Director of High Performance by the PCB. His hiring is seen as a strategic move to enhance Pakistan’s cricketing infrastructure and player development.

Pakistan cricket has historically struggled with consistency, fitness standards, and structural planning—areas where a High Performance Director could make a real difference. But will Aaqib be given the authority and resources to execute his vision? Will the players buy into his methods? And most importantly, will his strategies translate into better performances at the highest level?

 

[BouncerGuy]

@Rana I am expecting a comment on him now... @mominsaigol you there?

 

[mominsaigol]

@Rana I am expecting a comment on him now... @mominsaigol you there?

Im fine with it. I don't hate aqib. He's not the worst thing in existence. Alot of people hate him for the results but if you actually look at some decisions with context they made sense at the time.

Let's look at all his decisions

1) Kicked babar out of the test squad, and curated a pitch in order to allow us to beat England after a brutal bashing. At the time this was necessary.

2) Gave Kamran Ghulam a push in test cricket and odi, ik people don't like KG, but he isn't bad, I don't mind him in my test and odi team.

3) Saim ayub is controversial cause on one hand he dropped him for farhan but then gave him his spot back, but either way he's given chances to farhan and Saim and yes farhan hasn't kicked off but atleast he's performing.

4) Gave abrar a chance when babar kept sidelining him, I have issues with abrar but atleast a chance was given.

5) Made rizzu captain and agha vc. Ik people hate rizwan but at the time the decision made sense. Fakhar has a horrible LQ record, Saim is too young, Agha wasn't established but now agha should replace rizzu full time. Saud is selfish as well given his t20 opening antics. Harjs cant even make it in the team.

His main issue was that he choose a rubbish CT team, Dropping sufiyan made no sense and forcing babar to open made no sense either. Furthermore bringing saud back made no sense, KG will always be a better odi option.

His 2nd issue was that he overdid it with the doctored pitches. The one vs England is fair, The one vs WI was hilarious.

Anyway director is a different ball game. He said something along the lines of, He will doctor all our pitches in FC . Which is obviously a huge cause of concern.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Given a post on the sidelines after seeing his disastrous reign just to keep him happy.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

My expectations are so low that even if he does a bad job he would have exceeded my expectations.

 

[Kianig89]

Curios to know the role of Dir HP in Pakistan cricket, what is his job description any bullets available?