Misbah Ul Haq makes a comeback to PCB

1690263138 Misbah Ul Haq makes a comeback to PCB
Former skipper Misbah Ul Haq. — AFP/File
Former skipper Misbah Ul Haq. — AFP/File

KARACHI: Misbah Ul Haq, Pakistan’s most profitable Check captain, has been appointed as an advisor to Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Administration Committee Zaka Ashraf — making a comeback to the board practically two years after his resignation as head coach.

Misbah’s appointment is an honourary function, and the previous Pakistan skipper won’t be receiving any remuneration for his companies.

Sources mentioned Ashraf supplied Misbah a full-time function with the board, however he declined. Nevertheless, the PCB chief satisfied him to go the cricket and technical committees.

The event got here throughout Misbah’s assembly with Ashraf on Monday.

Speaking to journalists later, Ashraf mentioned Misbah would advise him on all issues associated to the board and signify PCB on the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) conferences.

“Quickly, I’ll make vital choices associated to the PCB. I’m additionally in discussions about [appointing] a media director,” Ashraf added.

The PCB chief mentioned he would run the board in session with Misbah, and the brand new nationwide choice committee additionally could be arrange after his enter.

Changing Mickey Arthur as head coach, the previous skipper served as Pakistan’s coach and chief selector in September 2019.

Misbah had performed below Arthur when he was captain of the Check aspect for a 12 months, with Pakistan changing into the top-ranked aspect on the planet throughout that point.