According to reports, Zaka Ashraf has left his position as head of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Management Committee. The action was taken following Australia’s 0–3 thumping of the Shan Masood-led team during the Test series. Under recently chosen captain Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan is also about to lose the current Twenty20 International series versus New Zealand by a complete landslide.
On July 6, 2023, the Board of Governors selected Ashraf to the position of Chairman of PCB, succeeding Najam Sethi. In November of last year, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, extended his term even longer.
Ashraf was cited by Geo TV as he spoke about his resignation. He said, “I was working for the betterment of cricket but it is not possible for us to work in this way. Now it is up to Prime Minister [Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar], whomever he nominates [will take my place].”
The Men in Green participated during the ODI World Cup 2023 and the Asia Cup when Ashraf was in-charge. The Men in Green did not qualify for both the ODI World Cup knockouts and the Asia Cup final. Babar Azam resigned from his position as Pakistan’s all-around captain after the two competitions.
After being transferred to the National Cricket Academy, Mickey Arthur also tendered his resignation, along with Grant Bradburn as well as Andrew Puttick. Arthur was recently replaced as team director by former captain Mohammad Hafeez. Meanwhile Wahab Riaz, the former pacer, was named chairman of the selection committee.
Shaheen Shah Afridi comments on yet another loss for Pakistan
In the meantime, Shaheen Afridi voiced his dissatisfaction as Pakistan’s five-match T20I series loss streak continued in New Zealand. The speedster made note of the fact that despite his and Mohammad Rizwan’s strong beginnings in both areas, the team was unable to come together.
The Pakistan skipper said, “I think the way Rizwan gave us the start, it was very good. Unfortunately, we couldn’t grab the opportunity in middle overs. I try to take wickets in the first over. I feel 170 was a good total on this pitch, and if we had grabbed our chances, we could have won this game.”
Fans react as PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf resigns from his post: –
Yesterday – Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur resigned.
Today – PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf has resigned.
– The never ending drama in Pakistan board continues…!!! pic.twitter.com/vr3RTDb7tU
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 19, 2024
Pakistan never fails to disappoint us ???
— KRISHNA? (@KrishnaVK_18) January 19, 2024
Board tried to Remove Babar Azam Captaincy
Now Babar Azam to Board ?? pic.twitter.com/kHh5gPD9Sw— AP (@AksP009) January 19, 2024
They are such a comedian ?? pic.twitter.com/KzTt6JP8tW
— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) January 19, 2024
PCB stands for Pakistan Comedy Board pic.twitter.com/u5hxqxqSDc
— Mahessh Devendra (@mahesshdevendra) January 19, 2024
Players Are Happy Now pic.twitter.com/WKRgCJxoP7
— Cricket Guruji ? (@CricketGuruji6) January 19, 2024
Yaha se inke L Lage hai ? pic.twitter.com/DimeTj1KKc
— Sankott (@Iamsankot) January 19, 2024
Tomorrow shaheen afridi resigned from captaincy
— Gurmeet Singh (@VK18THEGOAT) January 19, 2024
Excellent… this was the decision i was waiting for…. thank god…
Now pakistan cricket is safe .. he did a lot of political appointments which destroyed pakistan cricket…. ALHAMDULILAH. Now govt should appoint a good cricketer chairman— The spark…???? (@SharjeelSaysss) January 19, 2024
Even with all these dramas we have had an icc trophy in the last ten years ?
— Yaqzan Alam Siddiqui (@AlamYaqzan) January 19, 2024
Same like BJP is running BCCI.
— Shah Zaib (@IamShzb) January 19, 2024
Why are they resigning? Rizwan already said the reason for defeats is breaking Babar Rizwan partnership
— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) January 19, 2024
