Waqar Younis' role as the PCB chairman's advisor has come to an unexpected end, less than a month after his appointment.
Initially positioned to influence cricketing decisions at the board level, the former fast bowler has now transitioned to a new role as a mentor in Pakistan's domestic cricket structure.
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Why was Waqar Younis reassigned from the PCB Chairman's advisor role?
Waqar Younis was initially set to become the cricketing authority at the PCB, a position intended to ease the chairman Mohsin Naqvi's workload regarding cricket-related decisions.
However, this plan has changed, with Younis now stepping into a mentoring role for one of the teams in the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup.
The PCB has not detailed the reasons behind this transition, but it seems to align with a broader strategy to utilize Younis' expertise in a more hands-on, developmental capacity. The position of advisor to the chairman is currently vacant and continues to be advertised.
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Other Changes in PCB Roles
In addition to Younis' reassignment, the PCB has introduced several other notable figures into mentoring positions for the domestic Champions Cup.
Former cricketers including Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq, and Sarfaraz Ahmed will also take on mentoring roles, contributing their extensive experience to help develop emerging cricketing talent.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed confidence in the new mentors, stating, "I am pleased to welcome five exceptional champions as mentors for the Champions Cup teams. These individuals bring a wealth of cricketing experience which will help the PCB identify, develop, and nurture the next generation of cricketers across all formats."
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Naqvi believes this effort will benefit the Pakistan men's cricket team and contribute to connecting domestic cricket with the international stage.
"This initiative will not only benefit the Pakistan men's cricket team but also help bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket," he added.
