LAHORE – Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on Monday stepped down as chief selector of Men’s cricket team following allegations of conflict of interest pertaining to the selection process.
Former right handed middle order batsman visited the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium but could not meet the chairman management committee Zaka Ashraf due to his absence.
Giving reasons of resignation, Inzamam said that it was appropriate to leave the post as people were pointing fingers without proof.
“I have nothing to do with any players agent company and as such there is no conflict of interests”, Inzamam said, adding that he would cooperate with the five member fact finding committee formed by the PCB to probe the matter.
“PCB has informed me on telephone about constitution of the committee. I also support impartial probe. I am stepping down till outcome of the inquiry”, he said.
Inzamam said: “If the committee finds me not guilty, I will resume my role as the chief selector.”
PCB has also confirmed the development in a post shared on microblogging platform X.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set up a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations in respect of conflict of interest reported in the media pertaining to the team selection process.
The committee will submit its report and any recommendations to the PCB…
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) October 30, 2023
Legendary cricketer and hero of the World Cup 1992 semi-final against host New Zealand was appointed as the head of the selection committee of the national team on August 7, 2023.
Inzamam-ul-Haq has resigned as the chairman of the national men's selection committee and junior selection committee. He was appointed as the chairman of the national men's committee on 7 August 2023 and was also appointed chairman of the junior men's selection committee earlier…
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) October 30, 2023
He was also appointed chairman of the junior men’s selection committee earlier this month.
He was hired at a hefty salary of Rs2.5 million per month for a period of three years.
He was also facing criticism from different quarters following dismal performance of Babar Azam led Green Shirts in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
