Former Test cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq has been named as the head of the well-known Cricket Technical Committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Former Test cricketers Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez are on the committee. The cricket trio will make recommendations on issues relating to cricket, such as plans for the development of umpires, referees, and curators, as well as general domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of national selection committees, appointment of national team coaches, central and domestic contracts, and playing conditions.
Additionally, they’ll have the authority to bring in more cricket specialists, and they’ll be required to frequently report to the chairman of the PCB Management Committee.
PCB Management Committee Chairperson Zaka Ashraf:
“I am delighted to welcome Misbah-ul-Haq, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez on board for the betterment of cricket in our country. These three former captains possess great cricket knowledge and understand the demands of modern-day cricket.
“Domestic cricket structure is a pillar of any cricketing nation. We have to make it fool proof and its structure progressive. The presence of Misbah, Inzamam and Hafeez, three of Pakistan’s most experienced and decorated cricketers who rose through the domestic ranks, will help us in providing our cricketers the best system to thrive so that we can produce the best cricketers.”
Misbah-ul-Haq:
“It is a great honour for me to be appointed as the head of this committee, which comprises well-respected individuals who have served Pakistan cricket for decades.
“This is a challenging assignment, but with the vast experience and knowledge that this committee possesses, I have no doubt whatsoever that we will be able to make a positive difference by providing recommendations that improve and enhance the state of the game from the grassroots till the very top.”
Junaid Zia, the acting director of domestic cricket operations, has been added to the CTC as an ex-officio member, and Usman Tasleem serves as both the ex-officio and secretary.
