Aleem Dar Joins PCB's Revamped Selection Committee Amid Team Turmoil

Aleem Dar, a recently-retired Test umpire, was appointed to Pakistan Cricket Board's new selection committee after Pakistan's significant loss to England. The board's decision comes as part of continuous efforts to revamp the committee, adding former players and sports analysts. Dar is the first umpire to join the committee.

Recently-retired Test umpire Aleem Dar has been named to the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) revamped selection committee. The announcement came hours after Pakistan's national cricket team suffered a significant innings and 47-run defeat against England, despite scoring over 500 runs in the first innings.

The defeat in Multan marked a troubled period for Pakistan cricket, which had also experienced a series loss against Bangladesh. The historic loss to England was unprecedented, as it is rare for a team to lose a Test match after scoring over 500 runs in the opening innings.

Dar, who announced his retirement from international umpiring, joins other notable figures like former Test players Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali, and analyst Hassan Cheema in the panel. Their first major assignment will be selecting the squads for upcoming international series. The PCB continues to refine its selection committee structure amidst ongoing challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)