Mohammad Yousaf Resigns as Selector of Pakistan Cricket Team

Sun Sep 29 2024
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LAHORE: Former cricketer Mohammad Yousaf on Sunday stepped down as a member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee citing personal reasons.

In a statement, Yousaf said he was proud to play his part in the growth of the national squad.

“I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket,” he said.

“I have immense faith in the talent and spirit of our players, and Wish our team all the best as they continue to strive for greatness,” he wrote on X.

The PCB confirming the resignation said Yousuf took this decision to focus on other major responsibilities within the cricket board. It acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Mohammad Yousuf during his tenure as a selection committee member. The former cricketer will continue to play a pivotal role at the PCB.

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Mohammad Yousuf was the head coach of the Pakistan U19 side that stood third in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 held in South Africa.

He was appointed as a member of the Pakistan team’s selection committee in March this year.

After the Green Shirts’ dismal performance and elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024, the PCB had made major changes in the team management and dismissed former pacer Wahab Riaz and former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from the seven-member selection committee of the Pakistan team.

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