Former captain Waqar Younis has taken charge as Adviser for Cricket Affairs to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, according to multiple reports.
This marks a significant shift in the cricketing landscape as Naqvi hands over cricket-related responsibilities to Younis, focusing instead on administrative duties.
Younis’s first assignment is the upcoming series against Bangladesh. The series, starting on August 21, will see Younis working closely with selectors and coaches to prepare the team.
What Will Be Mohsin Naqvi’s Role?
While Waqar Younis oversees cricket affairs, Mohsin Naqvi will concentrate on the administrative aspects of the PCB. As Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Naqvi has a busy schedule and believes that a cricketer should handle cricket matters.
Naqvi recently met with over two dozen former and current cricketers to discuss the future of cricket in Pakistan, promising to implement several of their suggestions.
A Strategic Move or a Risky Decision?
However, the decision has sparked debate among critics and fans. Many are questioning whether bringing back Waqar Younis is the right move, considering his previous tenures with the PCB. Younis has served in various coaching roles five times, often ending his terms in controversy.
From his stint as bowling coach in 2006-2007 to his brief return in 2009, followed by head coach roles in 2010 and 2014, and his most recent position as bowling coach in 2019 alongside head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis’s history with the PCB is complex. Each tenure brought mixed results, leading to his exits amid controversies.
A New Era for Pakistan Cricket?
As Waqar Younis steps into this pivotal role, the cricketing community watches with bated breath. Will his extensive experience and fresh perspective bring the needed changes to Pakistan cricket? Or is this another risky move by the PCB? Only time will tell.
For now, the focus remains on the upcoming series against Bangladesh and the strategic plans Younis will implement to steer Pakistan cricket towards a promising future.
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