PCB Revamps Selection Committee, Retains Yousuf and Shafiq

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped selection committee for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh, retaining former players Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq. The decision follows a recent reorganization within the PCB's selection panel.

Yousuf and Shafiq were part of the previous selection committee that picked the T20 World Cup squad. Despite the team's disappointing performance in the tournament, the PCB has opted to retain their services. Yousuf, who also served as the batting coach, and Shafiq will continue to play key roles in the selection process.

The new selection committee will include the captains and head coaches of the red and white-ball teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the team's needs. All members, including Yousuf and Shafiq, will have voting rights and decision-making authority.

To enhance the committee's expertise, the PCB has also included non-voting members such as assistant team coach Azhar Mahmood and four PCB board members/employees. These individuals will provide valuable insights and support the selection process.

The restructured committee is tasked with selecting the squad for the two-Test series against Bangladesh, which is part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The matches are scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from August 21-25 and in Karachi from August 30-September 3.

The PCB's decision to retain Yousuf and Shafiq in the selection committee reflects their experience and knowledge of the game. The committee's diverse composition, with both voting and non-voting members, is expected to foster a collaborative and informed selection process.

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