PCB Revamps Selection Committee Post-England Defeat

Following a heavy defeat to England, the Pakistan Cricket Board has revamped its National Selection Committee. Former Test players Aaqib Javed and Azhar Ali, umpire Aleem Dar, and analyst Hasan Cheema join the panel. Asad Shafiq remains, as the committee prepares for upcoming Test selections.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) responded swiftly to a crushing defeat by England, unveiling a revamped National Selection Committee. The board appointed former Test players Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali, international umpire Aleem Dar, and analyst Hasan Cheema to the panel, following a humiliating innings and 47 runs loss in the first Test in Multan.

Notably, the committee already included ex-batter Asad Shafiq, who remained after the resignation of Muhammad Yousuf. The PCB clarified that all members would have voting rights, though it did not specify the status of head coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie in the committee's decision-making process.

This committee reshuffle marks yet another change instigated by PCB's leadership in the past year, underlining the frequency of reforms. The newly structured committee is tasked with selecting the squad for the remaining Tests against England, as well as future series in Australia and South Africa.

(With inputs from agencies.)