Pakistani Selector Asad Shafiq Plays in T10 League Amidst National Team Crisis
Pakistani cricket is reeling from a historic Test defeat against England in Multan, marking the first time a team has lost a Test by an innings and 47 runs after scoring 500 or more in the first innings. Amidst this crisis, national selector and former Test player Asad Shafiq has been participating in a T10 league in the USA.
Shafiq’s absence from the selection process has raised eyebrows, especially considering the team’s recent struggles. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that Shafiq has been involved in all selection matters online from Dallas, where he has been playing since October 4.
The PCB’s decision to allow Shafiq to participate in the T10 league has been met with criticism, with many questioning the timing of his absence. Pakistan has also suffered a 0-2 loss to Bangladesh at home, further deepening the crisis.
In response to the criticism, the PCB has added former players Azhar Ali and Aaqib Javed, as well as umpire Aleem Dar, to the national selection committee. Former skipper Misbah ul Haq also faced criticism last month for traveling to the USA for a charity event while mentoring a side in the domestic Champions Cup.
The PCB’s handling of the national team’s crisis has come under scrutiny, with many calling for a change in leadership. The board has defended its decisions, stating that it is committed to improving the team’s performance.