Mohsin Naqvi and Aaqib Javed (Agency Image)
Javed was at the centre of the controversial changes made to Pakistan’s Test squad earlier this month, shortly after the team lost the Lord’s Test against England.
Pakistan were beaten 0-3 in the Test series in England, a result that pushed them down to ninth in the ICC rankings. Wahab Riaz, another former Pakistan bowler who is currently working as a mentor with the women’s team, is also expected to be released from his duties after the Asian Games campaign in Japan later this month.
Now, according to a PTI report, the Pakistan Cricket Board is considering changes to the national selection committee, with former Test cricketer Aaqib Javed among those who could be removed from his role as senior selector. So these changes are now on the cards,” an internal source said. Pakistan cricket could be heading for another major overhaul, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi reportedly preparing sweeping changes following the Test team’s disastrous tour of England. The poor run has already triggered significant changes, including the removal of two coaches and a major reshuffle of the playing squad. A PCB source indicated that Naqvi has recognised the need for drastic action after the continued instability surrounding the national side. “Even Mohsin Naqvi has now realised that some radical measures are required to end the losing streak and abrupt happenings in Pakistan cricket. The PCB’s decision to make changes to the coaching setup during the England tour was also linked to Mike Hesson’s growing interest in taking charge of the men’s team across all formats.