Ahead of ODI World Cup, former Pakistan skipper resigns from PCB Technical Committee post after disappointing Asia Cup display

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announced his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Technical Committee after the cricket team's poor show at the Asia Cup. This decision comes just before the ODI World Cup 2023, set to take place in India. The committee, which boasts members like Misbah-ul-Haq and Inzamam-ul-Haq, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Pakistan cricket.

Mohammad Hafeez's Official Announcement

Hafeez took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday to share this significant decision with the world. In his message, he expressed gratitude towards Zaka Ashraf, the chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board, for the opportunity to serve on the committee, "I decided to leave Pakistan cricket technical committee. I served as honorary member. I would like to thank Zaka Ashraf sb for giving me this opportunity. I m always available whenever Zaka Ashraf sb needs my honest suggestions for Pakistan cricket. My best wishes for Pakistan cricket as always."

A brief tenure ended by the Asia Cup 2023

Hafeez's decision comes after being on the committee for just under two months. During his tenure, he was part of the PCB's meeting that evaluated the performance of the Pakistan Men's Cricket Team in the Asia Cup 2023.

The PCB convened on Thursday, September 21, to dissect the team's performance in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023. The outcome was not favourable for Pakistan, as they faced elimination from the Super 4s stage, following consecutive losses to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka. This crucial meeting, orchestrated by Zaka Ashraf, saw the participation of key figures like Pakistan captain Babar Azam, vice-captain Shadab Khan, Misbah ul Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, and the coaching staff.

Zaka Ashraf, in a PCB press release, elucidated the rationale behind the review, "The philosophy behind this review was to create an atmosphere of open discussion and develop consensus. The idea is to have everyone on board and debate about performances, identifying the problems and their solutions. We have to debate strengths and weaknesses so that we are clear about what and where we need to invest for the betterment of our team."
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