The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the men’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. The announcement of the men’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has generated quite a buzz in the cricket community. The selection has sparked questions and debates due to some unexpected changes in the squad. People are curious to understand the reasoning behind these decisions.
Former captains Misbah ul Haq and Mohammad Hafeez were part of the PCB’s Technical Committee and had a say in the squad planning after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the Asia Cup 2023. It’s unfortunate that Mohammad Hafeez decided to resign from his post, and the reason behind his resignation remains unknown. Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, emphasized the importance of reviewing the team’s performance in the Asia Cup.
He mentioned that both Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez advocated for significant changes, Babar Azam and Inzamam-ul-Haq preferred a more conservative approach. In the end, the PCB decided to go with the advice of Babar Azam and Inzamam-ul-Haq, considering the broader interest of the World Cup and the Pakistan cricket team. Babar Azam chose Shadab Khan as the vice-captain, with his performance being a determining factor.
