Pakistan’s ICC T20 World Cup debacle has led to a shocking resignation from within the team’s management. Alim Dar, a key member of the national selection committee, has decided to step down from his role. According to insiders, Dar’s decision was sparked by the unusual intervention of coach Mike Hesson and the silence of influential committee member, Aaqib Javed.
Dar expressed his grievances, stating that selectors claim to pick the best 20 players for Pakistan, but the captain and coach ultimately choose a different set of 15 players, resulting in incorrect selections for the playing XI. He also criticized the lack of accountability among selectors, who seem to exist solely for criticism.
During the recent ICC T20 World Cup, Dar had raised concerns about the inclusion of players like Babar Azam and Shadab Khan in the team without any performance. However, captain Salman Ali Agha and coach Mike Hesson ignored his suggestions, and the team’s performance suffered as a result.
Dar had suggested replacing Umar Khan with experienced wicket-keeper Muhammad Rizwan at number 6, citing that if Shadab and Babar could make the team without performing, Rizwan deserved another chance. In light of the current situation, Dar has decided to resign, stating that he does not want to be a puppet in the system and wants to step down, as he believes Allah has blessed him with great respect for cricket.
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