LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday revamped the selection committee of the men’s national cricket team, including two former captains, Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed, in the panel.
The decision came three days after esteemed former umpire Aleem Dar resigned from the selection committee role.
The selection panel, now comprising four members, has been updated on the PCB’s official website. The members include Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, former fast bowler Aqib Javed, and batter Asad Shafiq.
Earlier, reports suggested that Aleem Dar resigned due to increased marginalisation during selection meetings, days after Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Sources said that he opposed the inclusion of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan in the squad for the T20 World Cup.
Furthermore, Dar supported the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, advocating for his promotion to the number six batting position.
Dar’s resignation brings an abrupt end to a short tenure as a selector; he was only appointed on October 11, 2024, alongside former pacer Aqib Javed, ex-Test captain Azhar Ali, and analyst Hasan Cheema.
It is worth mentioning that Aleem Dar officiated in a record 435 men’s Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, including four World Cup finals, before calling time on his career.
Pakistan players fined
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs5 million on each member of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad following what it described as an underwhelming campaign in the event.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the penalties were not related to disciplinary breaches but were imposed solely based on the players’ on-field performance.
The fines were reportedly imposed after the Green Shirts’ group-stage defeat to India by 61-runs.
“Players were informed that the penalties could have been waived had the team progressed to the tournament’s semi-finals. While the PCB has previously sanctioned players, such actions have typically been linked to disciplinary matters rather than performance alone, making the move unusual.
Pakistan was eliminated from the event despite securing a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Super Eight match in Kandy.
The Men in Green failed to register a win against any major side during the tournament.
