Image Source : AP Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have been requested to satisfy the Cricket Committee of the nation’s board within the subsequent few days for a assessment of the staff’s poor present in New Zealand.
A senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that the assembly will most probably be held in Lahore however the date has not been finalised as but.
Batting coach Younis Khan has not been invited for the assembly.
“Younis has just started his contract with the PCB with the New Zealand tour while Misbah and Waqar have completed 16 months on the job, that is why the cricket committee is keen to discuss cricket issues with them,” the official advised PTI.
Misbah can be anticipated to deal with a press convention on Monday in Lahore because the Pakistan staff gamers and officers have began getting back from New Zealand.
Speculation is rife about the way forward for Misbah and Waqar after the poor present in New Zealand. Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in each the Tests. The staff additionally misplaced the previous three-match T20I sequence 1-2.
“The PCB has been conveyed by its patron in chief, prime minister, Imran Khan that the efficiency of the staff will not be passable and no seen enchancment has been seen within the staff within the final 12 months or so,” a well-informed supply stated.
The supply stated Misbah and Waqar are anticipated to face some powerful questions on the assembly of the cricket committee headed by former Test wicketkeeper Saleem Yousuf. Former captain Wasim Akram is among the members of the panel.
“Whenever staff officers are known as earlier than the cricket committee it’s by no means an excellent signal,” the supply stated, including {that a} shock resignation by Misbah will not be dominated out.
With the South African squad as a consequence of attain Karachi on Saturday and the primary Test ranging from January 26, the PCB faces a tough state of affairs and will probably be fascinating to see the longer term plan of action from the board.
