Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is emerging as atop contender for a significant role within the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) following the lackluster performance of the national team, referredto as the green shirts, in the 2023 World Cup.
Reports suggest that Hafeez is receiving support from Zaka Ashraf, thechairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Cricket Management Committee(CMC), and is expected to secure a key position before the upcomingAustralia tour next month.
It has been revealed that Hafeez, himself, has expressed his willingness totake on the responsibility.
In other developments reported on Tuesday, former captain Younis Khan andMohammad Hafeez are scheduled to meet with Zaka Ashraf, and Sohail Tanveerhas also been invited to participate in the discussions.
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These meetings led by Zaka Ashraf aim to delve into the reasons behind theteam’s World Cup defeat and are likely to result in new appointments to theboard in preparation for the imminent Australia tour.
Sources indicate that Zaka Ashraf will further extend his cricket-relatedengagements by attending an ICC meeting in India on November 17. Beforedeparting for India, he is set to hold discussions with captain Babar Azam.