Who would you like to see in the new selection committee? Who should be the new Chief Selector?

[MenInG]

It appears that the old selection committee and Chief Selector are to be removed/replaced.

That being the case, which 'data driven'

1. Chief Selector
2. Members of the selection committee

would you like to come in?

State the reasons and credentials of your choices instead of simply mentioning names

 

[Savak]

A new individual who has not been tried before. One thing i have realized is that the CS has to be a heavyweight who can challenge the captain and coaches.

 

[MenInG]

A new individual who has not been tried before. One thing i have realized is that the CS has to be a heavyweight who can challenge the captain and coaches.

Data driven or simply one with an 'eye' for good talent?

 

[Savak]

Data driven or simply one with an 'eye' for good talent?

A combination of both. Someone who actually watches the games on the ground and on tv. Who communicates his expectations to the players he has his eyes on. For e.g. in 4 day or 5 day cricket tournaments, if he sees the likes of Saim Ayub getting out for 50's, 70's or getting out for 100 then he needs to tell him that he would like to see him not out at the end of the days play and to convert his scores to big daddy hundreds.

Someone who tells the likes of Rauf, Naseem, Hasnain, Wasim Jr, Dhani to put in the hard yards in 4 day cricket to be elligible to play for Pakistan in all formats.

Someone who doesn't blindly conceede to the captain and coach.

 

[Rana]

Abdul Razzaq for white ball teams

Younis Khan for Test cricket

 

[Savak]

Shoaib Akhtar could also be in line for the CS spot

 

[RyanRyan10]

Shoaib Akhtar

He will pick tagrey and daler players

 

[Rana]

Shoaib Akhtar could also be in line for the CS spot

He doesn’t have the patience or time to watch all of Pakistan domestic cricket

He should be a part of a selection panel but not the chief selector

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Probables: (Selection Committee) Kamran Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan and Rashid Latif.

Probables: (Chief Selector) Sarfaraz Nawaz.

 

[alone1213]

It has to be shoaib akhtar.
He would force his players on babar Azam and it can be beneficial for the team.

Hopefully najam Sethi makes him the chief selector.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Abdul Razzaq for white ball teams

Younis Khan for Test cricket

Same Abdul Razzaq who thinks Ahmed Shehzad is more talented that Sachin Tendulkar ever was?

 

[Markhor]

Although there were some mistakes, Inzamam was the best Chief Selector of recent times. Unfortunately he wasn't popular with hipster brigade (who've now turned against their chosen one Mohammad Wasim). Health permitting, he wouldn't be a bad choice.

However I'm expecting another dose of Haroon Rasheed or Iqbal Qasim. In that case Faisal Iqbal and Imran Farhat should get their pads on again.

 

[Rana]

Same Abdul Razzaq who thinks Ahmed Shehzad is more talented that Sachin Tendulkar ever was?

He clarified his statement in an interview

He genuinely believed a young Shazzy was more talented than Sachin whilst growing up.

Didn’t Shastri think Prithvi Shaw is a mixture of Lara and Bradman?

 

[Maher96]

Rashid Latif Chief Selector
Misbah Ul Haq
Abdur Rehman (KPK coach)
Mohammed Hafeez ( professor) only brain to be trusted

 

[Usman Chadda]

Changing the chief selector will not matter in the grand scheme of things. Pakistan cricket and its fans are a complete joke who do not understand the root cause of our downfall.

 

[Rana]

Let’s give this Tanvir Ahmed bloke a shot at selecting the Test side (only)

He will do it for free he says

 

[Saj]

No exciting names for this role so far?

 

[NeVerMind]

No exciting names for this role so far?

Let me throw this name in the mix, not that it's going to happen...Bazid Khan!

Like to see an educated person who actually knows about the players in the local set-up...

 

[Rana]

Let me throw this name in the mix, not that it's going to happen...Bazid Khan!

Like to see an educated person who actually knows about the players in the local set-up...

No thanks

He was the mouthpiece of the Misbah-Saqlain era

If the trauma is to end, everyone associated with the memory of it must go. Bazid is just another Babar/Rizwan/Shan who speaks good English

 

[moghul]

Chief selector : Amir Sohail

Members: Yaser Arafat , Azhar Mehmood , Hafeez . : They are relatively young ( for selectors ) and aware of modern cricket and possess extensive experience of domestic cricket .

Shoaib Akthar and Younis will pick up a fight in weeks and resign. Rashid Lateef is too controversial and biased .

 

[MenInG]

Add your Head Coach choices also.

 

[Rana]

Add your Head Coach choices also.

Ricky Ponting or Justin Langer

Sorry, no Andy Flower.

 

[gazza619]

Selectors: Rashid Latif, M Hafeez and Amir Sohail

Coach: Misbah

 

[emranabbas]

For selectors role by preference
Shoaib Akhtar
Muhammed hafeez
Shoaib malik
Inzi

Headcoach
Mickey Arthur

 

[Master Blaster]

It should be Rambo Raja

 

[Amjid Javed]

I nominate myself, I can do a better job then these clueless ex pakistan cricketers

 

[msb314]

Contrary to popular belief - I’d like to stick with Saqlain Mushtaq. He can do a fine job with a better group of players in the red ball format

 

[msb314]

Ricky Ponting or Justin Langer

Sorry, no Andy Flower.

Lol we have a better chance of reaching the WTC final than recruiting one of those two..

Basically a big fat zero

 

[moghul]

Selectors: Rashid Latif, M Hafeez and Amir Sohail

Coach: Misbah

Are you serious ???

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Rob Key said cricketing decisions aren't rocket science, they need to be made according to logic and doesn't need over complications.

Just need to hire guys who value FC experience for Tests, LA for ODIs and t20s for t20is. A few picks could be made for talent that looks mature enough to excel at the highest level.

Need people with a good eye for talent and those who listen to others but can make decisions themselves. Could also be able to interpret basic stats.

I'd just throw a few names here who spent a lot of time toiling in domestic cricket.

1. Aizaz Cheema (a humble and composed person who is involved in cricket and seems like a sensible person)
2. Taufiq Umar (whatever you may say about his batting style, he did his hard yards and wasn't much of a complainer or headlines grabber)
3. Hassan Raza (was a prodigous talent who dominated domestic cricket but failed in internationals)
4. Mohammad Sami (was a brainless cricketer but seems like a reasonable guy)
5. Kabir Khan (has worked in KPK for quite long and has experience of working with Afg national team as well)
6. Junaid Khan (his international career appears to be done, but he was pretty selfless during his playing days and supported Shaheen a lot and seems like someone who understands cricket well)

Wanted to include Umar Gul but the problem is he seems to be a bit nepotistic (it was said that Abbas Afridi who is his nephew was selected on his insistence)
Need to stay away from people with Shoaib Malik mentality (he is from my city so i will pick him)
Misbah could be a reasonable selector but I think it's better that he keeps away from PCB for a few years.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

For head coach, Andy Flower should be a no brainer. A disciplined man with principles and a lot of success behind him. He should be allowed to bring his own team of coaches.

Stuart Law could be a good choice as well.
Hathurusinga and Kandamby are good choices as well but don't think the Pakistani environment would take them seriously.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Let’s give this Tanvir Ahmed bloke a shot at selecting the Test side (only)

He will do it for free he says

He is more into yelling and screaming, not sure about CS job.

 

[offstump]

Sadly I don’t think any of our chiefs selectors in the past have spent any time watching domestic cricket. They rely on the regional selectors or coaches and when you do that in a broken system such as ours, nepotism and favouritism creeps in. Having said that, it’s not exactly rocket science to pick your top performers and give players a shot on merit. You also have to have some guts to select up and coming talent like a tear away fast bowler or a promising batsman.

I don’t think Rashid Latif would be a good selector nor do I think anyone in the pcb setup likes him. I see Shoaib’s name thrown around but again he’s far too explosive to be a CS. He’d start going after the players personally and secondly I don’t see him putting his reputation on the line given how he’s called out “average people” many times. It’s not an easy job; taking questions from the press, being criticized etc. He would self implode.

Thinking to who has recently retired and might have an eye for talent, Shoaib Malik is one name that comes to mind. Terrible captain mind you, but seems like he might be able to put together a modern side.

 

[MenInG]

So seems Afridi has said goodbye to the Interim assignment as Chief Selector.

What happens now?

Who will take over? Who should take over?

 

[Savak]

So seems Afridi has said goodbye to the Interim assignment as Chief Selector.

What happens now?

Who will take over? Who should take over?

Media is reporting Sethi has contacted Shoaib Akhtar and that an agreement has been reached

 

[jupiter2007]

Shoaib Akhtar might be a good selector since he is not part of any lobby.

I would keep Shoaib Malik away from National team. He is biased and should work on grassroots level.

 

[MenInG]

Media is reporting Sethi has contacted Shoaib Akhtar and that an agreement has been reached

Your views on this if true please.

 

[Savak]

Your views on this if true please.

Interesting if true. No harm in trying a new untested individual. In order for a CS to be successful and not let the captain, coach dominate, he has to be a heavyweight

 

[Rana]

Good choice for white ball cricket if Shoaib Akhtar is chief selector

He understands modern white ball cricket

 

[Saj]

From what I've heard Shoaib Akhtar would only ben appointed to this role as a last resort.

I'm not sure that he is amongst the favourites for the job at the moment.

 

[shamaan]

From what I've heard Shoaib Akhtar would only ben appointed to this role as a last resort.

I'm not sure that he is amongst the favourites for the job at the moment.

Who are the favourites ?

 

[gazza619]

I am not too sure if Shoaib follows our domestic talent. I rather we picked someone like Tanvir Ahmed.

 

[Rana]

I am not too sure if Shoaib follows our domestic talent. I rather we picked someone like Tanvir Ahmed.

That psychopath needs to be kept far away

He burned his bridges after abusing, mocking many players

 

[gazza619]

That psychopath needs to be kept far away

He burned his bridges after abusing, mocking many players

Nobody likes him but he speaks the truth and is an honest man. He can do wonders as a selector.

 

[indianpanacea]

I would love Shoaib Akhtar to be head coach of Pakistan team
M.hafeez should be chief selector alongwith Tanvir Ahmad,Abdul razzak as members

 

[Rana]

I would love Shoaib Akhtar to be head coach of Pakistan team
M.hafeez should be chief selector alongwith Tanvir Ahmad,Abdul razzak as members

Mohammad Hafeez should have no say on who should be selected

He is a Sargodha version of Ramiz Raja

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I'd like Shoaib but he should be given the reigns fully.

If he is successful then the team will improve.

If he is unsuccessful then perhaps he will call it quits with his 'analysis'.

Win win scenario for me.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

The chief selector needs to have the following attributes:

1) Watches domestic cricket
2) Follows franchise and county cricket
3) Follows age group cricket
4) Is impartial. This includes ignoring unspoken bans on players who’ve served their time for fixing.
5) Picks players with a clear strategy in mind. The strategy is hopefully one to play aggressive cricket.
6) Doesn’t favour experienced players, just for the sake of experience. In fact somebody who demands more from experienced players and gives a much longer leash to youngsters
7) Somebody who makes an effort to keep in contact with existing players, players who have been dropped and those that are in contention
8) Is a sensible person with the best of intentions.

This is the ideal person for the role. Personally, I’d love the ISLU drafting team to handle selection, but one can only dream…

 

[ahmadharis1]

Please get some foreigner who won't be easily influenced by all the domestic politics and who won't play favorites. Just someone who is dedicated to watching domestic cricket and only picking on basis of form and performance.

 

[offstump]

Pcb is better off taking all stats and feeding them into an advanced algorithm which will make the selections before each series.

 

[tigerman]

Selectors should abdul Razzq, shoaib and younis , then also have recent players like Malik, professor to help them . For coach I think rather getting some big names (which may be hard ) we should go with some new coach who is desperate to prove

 

[Usman Chadda]

Nobody likes him but he speaks the truth and is an honest man. He can do wonders as a selector.

He won’t last a month as a selector

This shodaybaaz might end up resigning in the same press conference where he is supposed to announce the team.

 

[pak4life]

I disagree. We need to stay away from ex players. The problem with our ex players is everyone wants to be the centre of attention. Just imagine if Shoaib Akhtar become the chief selector. We need someone that knows the domestic set up and actually bothers to turn up to the games but I doubt that will be on the job description.

 

[Rana]

He won’t last a month as a selector

This shodaybaaz might end up resigning in the same press conference where he is supposed to announce the team.

Plus I don’t think you can have a guy who has openly shown ‘hate’ and not criticism of players

It’s a shame because he could have been a useful guy for the PCB had he not been so clearly filled with venom

 

[Double Trouble]

Am in favour of Bazid Khan getting the job.

He watches domestic cricket has respect from players so why not give him a try can’t be worse than nandrolone shoaib, pop eye razzaq or apple a day afridi.

 

[offstump]

Reports that Kamran Akmal is being considered for the CS role.

 

[Suleiman]

I would like a recently retired player. I supported Afridi’s appointment and wasn’t disappointed at the selections at all. Good, solid work overall.

Recently retired players have the actual experience and insight into who is / was up and coming, and who isn’t good enough to play internationals.

Ofc, it has to be someone who doesn’t have an agenda / only selecting friends.

I’d rather not have Misbah resume his role. If Shoaib Malik has retired he could be a good choice. A solid domestic captain, he would have a good eye for talent.

 

[Sher Khan]

I would love to see Akhtar as the Chief Selector. I wouldn't mind Abdul Razzaq either.

But Kamran is a big no. His first decision will be to bring his brother back.

 

[mon858]

My votes would be for choosing from:
1. Shoaib Malik
2. Bazid Khan
3. Azhar Mahmood
4. Rashid Latif
5. Wahab Riaz
6. Inzimam
Ideally assisted by specialist in data analysis about players who can provide solid inputs and analysis on players to evaluate actual perform (e.g. ignoring minnows, factor pitch/conditions, impact to team winning, strike rate, dot ball %, avg vs spin vs pace, and similar other facets for bowlers, etc. )

 

[MenInG]

Please get some foreigner who won't be easily influenced by all the domestic politics and who won't play favorites. Just someone who is dedicated to watching domestic cricket and only picking on basis of form and performance.

Agreed.

Spend money to ensure the players fed into the national squad are worth their mettle.

 

[Major]

Misbah or Inzamam.


Inzamam didn't do a bad job. Misbah aswell did a very good job as selector

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Anyone except Misbah. He is one of the worst thing to happen to Pakistan cricket who brought nothing but timidity.

 

[Rana]

Anyone except Misbah. He is one of the worst thing to happen to Pakistan cricket who brought nothing but timidity.

It will take 2 decades of purging Misbah’s influence on Pakistan cricket

 

[Markhor]

Shoaib Akhtar should be nowhere near the setup.

This man was busted for nandrolone then chickens out of the World Cup a few months later feigning an injury (in reality, fearing the substance would still show upon testing).

He created fake stories about religious discrimination against Danish Kaneria in the Pakistan team for YouTube clicks. A motormouth and a liability for any professional org.

 

[offstump]

Kamran Akmal might actually be a good choice. I don’t think he would bring nepotism into play. He seems in tune with domestic cricket and focusing on red ball.

 

[Saj]

Shoaib Akhtar should be nowhere near the setup.

I agree.

Also I'm not sure how switched on he is about domestic cricketers and up and coming players or indeed how much domestcic cricket he even watches.

 

[ataullah]

Shoaib Malik --good cricket mind and good knowledge of domestic cricket

Wouldn't mind Inzi who did a decent job previously

Hafeez and Rashid Latif would be decent.

The domestic commentators could assist as they watch all games.

 

[MenInG]

Haroon Rasheed as next Chief Selector for Pakistan?

His story after the his playing days:

Appointed as the Chief selector in 2015 and was sacked in 2016 after Pakistan exited the 2016 T20 World Cup early. But then he was given the role of Director Cricket Operations in April 2017.

So now part of the "inner sanctum" - could he be on his way back as CS?

Would he be a good choice?

 

[shah_1]

Worst choice ever

He failed badly as a CS

 

[Saj]

If it is Haroon Rasheed, others will be pulling the strings.

He will basically just be a yes man and front for others in the PCB.

 

[Markhor]

His story after the his playing days:

Appointed as the Chief selector in 2015 and was sacked in 2016 after Pakistan exited the 2016 T20 World Cup early. But then he was given the role of Director Cricket Operations in April 2017.

So now part of the "inner sanctum" - could he be on his way back as CS?

Would he be a good choice?

Rifatullah Mohmand and Khurram Manzoor should get their pads on again.