Misbah-ul-Haq criticizes the PCB for its haphazard policies, emphasizing the need for a well-structured approach and citing the importance of emulating successful cricketing systems in other countries.
Misbah-ul-Haq expresses concerns about the reluctance of coaches, both foreign and local, to work with the PCB due to erratic policies. He emphasizes the need for long-term planning in Pakistan cricket, citing the impact of frequent changes in board leadership. Additionally, Misbah backs Pakistan’s prospects in the T20 World Cup and advocates for a nuanced No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy allowing players to participate in overseas T20 leagues based on specific situations.
Babar Azam leads in runs, with 2935 in 79 matches, while Wahab Riaz tops the wickets chart with 113 in 88 games in the tournament’s history.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board faces ongoing turmoil as it restricts players to three T20 leagues per year, denying some NOCs for overseas tournaments, while making exceptions like issuing a third NOC to Azam Khan and Shadab Khan for the ILT20 to maintain relations with the Emirates Cricket Board.
New Zealand faces a major setback as key all-rounder Mitchell Santner is ruled out of the first T20I against Pakistan at Eden Park due to testing positive for COVID-19, prompting his isolation and solo travel to Hamilton.
Babar Azam is likely to lose his opening slot to Saim Ayub in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain, signaling a strategic shift by the new leadership group in Pakistan.
PCB denies NOC extension for Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Zaman Khan in BBL 2023-24, prioritizing their fitness for the New Zealand T20Is, amid ongoing challenges during the Australia tour.
Pakistan’s injury-ridden bowling lineup faces a severe blow as spinner Noman Ali is ruled out of the series against Australia, compounding their challenges for the Boxing Day Test.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi may be rested for the third Test against Australia to manage workload concerns, particularly if the team faces another defeat in the Boxing Day Test, amid criticism of the PCB’s handling of player workloads and injuries.
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