Karachi: 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,” he stated.
“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 skepticism 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 said.
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.
