Pakistan cricket legend Inzamam-ul-Haq has announced his resignation as the chief selector for the Pakistan men’s cricket team on October 30. This shocking news comes at a difficult time for the team, as they are currently participating in the ongoing ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed Inzamam-ul-Haq’s resignation.
Inzamam-ul-Haq had held the position of chairman for both the national men’s selection committee and the junior selection committee. He was appointed as chairman of the national men’s committee on August 7, 2023, and was also named chairman of the junior men’s selection committee earlier this month, as stated in a PCB statement.
The PCB expressed appreciation for Inzamam-ul-Haq’s decision to step down voluntarily during the ongoing investigation. Inzamam-ul-Haq himself stated on the PCB’s official website that he is resigning to provide the PCB an opportunity to conduct a transparent inquiry into the conflict of interest allegations raised in the media. He also added that if the committee finds him not guilty, he is willing to resume his role as the chief selector.
On the performance front, the Pakistan cricket team has faced four consecutive defeats in the ongoing World Cup and is on the verge of elimination from the competition. To have any chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, they must win all their remaining matches in the tournament. Although they started with victories against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, they have since suffered defeats against India, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa.
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