Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and coach Jason Gillespie have trusted Shan Masood to continue as the national team's Test captain ahead of a packed international season, but a decision has been made on Babar's leadership role Azam in white ball formats. on hold.
Pakistan are scheduled to host England in a three-match Test series in October this year, while matches against Bangladesh, South Africa and the West Indies are also on the schedule.
The PCB held a meeting here on Wednesday, attended by senior board officials, national selectors Gillespie, white-ball formats coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, to discuss Pakistan's tame exit in the recent T20 World Cup in the Americas.
“The meeting was held to discuss ways to move forward with a comprehensive plan for the national team in red-and-white ball formats,” said a source familiar with the events.
Masood, who took over as Test captain ahead of the tour to Australia earlier this year, received a complete vote of confidence.
"Shan got support in the meeting to continue as Test captain for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, England, South Africa and the West Indies between August and January," he said.
However, no decision was taken on Babar's white-ball captaincy, although his performance as captain and batsman was the subject of much discussion.
Babar, according to the source, was criticized for his lack of strength and leadership ability when things were bad, especially during the World T20.
Meanwhile, former Pakistan pacer Sarfraz Nawaz called for dismissing the entire selection committee as they had shown collective incompetence in the ICC showpiece and the preparation for it.
"The selection committee has worked collectively and should be collectively fired for its failure and incompetence," Nawaz said.
Nawaz said he had told PCB officials several times not to assign any administrative duties to sacked selector Wahab Riaz.
“I am aware of writing letters to Zaka (Ashraf) and (Mohsin) Naqvi about Wahab's suspicious past and his lack of skills as an administrator. Nobody listened to my suggestion.
“I knew well that Wahab was not capable of delivering in any capacity, but he was appointed selector, advisor and manager. He failed on all fronts,” he stated. or UNG
Pakistan are scheduled to host England in a three-match Test series in October this year, while matches against Bangladesh, South Africa and the West Indies are also on the schedule.
The PCB held a meeting here on Wednesday, attended by senior board officials, national selectors Gillespie, white-ball formats coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, to discuss Pakistan's tame exit in the recent T20 World Cup in the Americas.
“The meeting was held to discuss ways to move forward with a comprehensive plan for the national team in red-and-white ball formats,” said a source familiar with the events.
Masood, who took over as Test captain ahead of the tour to Australia earlier this year, received a complete vote of confidence.
"Shan got support in the meeting to continue as Test captain for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, England, South Africa and the West Indies between August and January," he said.
However, no decision was taken on Babar's white-ball captaincy, although his performance as captain and batsman was the subject of much discussion.
Babar, according to the source, was criticized for his lack of strength and leadership ability when things were bad, especially during the World T20.
Meanwhile, former Pakistan pacer Sarfraz Nawaz called for dismissing the entire selection committee as they had shown collective incompetence in the ICC showpiece and the preparation for it.
"The selection committee has worked collectively and should be collectively fired for its failure and incompetence," Nawaz said.
Nawaz said he had told PCB officials several times not to assign any administrative duties to sacked selector Wahab Riaz.
“I am aware of writing letters to Zaka (Ashraf) and (Mohsin) Naqvi about Wahab's suspicious past and his lack of skills as an administrator. Nobody listened to my suggestion.
“I knew well that Wahab was not capable of delivering in any capacity, but he was appointed selector, advisor and manager. He failed on all fronts,” he stated. or UNG
