KARACHI: The results of the surgery in Pakistan cricket began to emerge, Chairman Mohsin Naqvi gave a free hand to Aqib Javed who has started the steps to end grouping, the strict fitness standards have also been temporarily relaxed.
The Pakistani team won the first Test at home after more than three years yesterday, with some bold decisions also playing an important role. Sources said that although no head of the selection committee has been appointed, but Aqib Javed is holding this responsibility unofficially. In the meeting with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, he asked for full powers to lead the team on the path of victories and end grouping, which he got, and its positive effects also started to emerge.
It was on Aqib’s suggestion that the selection committee was reduced from 11 to 6 members, a decision the selectors felt would help reduce player power. Captains and coaches do not vote against any senior player, while there was no justification for making someone without voting rights a selector.
Sources said that the reason for dropping Babar and Shaheen together was to eliminate grouping and unify the team. A clear message has now been given to the players that anyone found involved in grouping will be sent home on the next flight.
A strict measure was also made regarding fitness until the first test. During the match, Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood were tested at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Sent. After the defeat, he was given another chance but this time too he failed to do so in 8 minutes.
On this occasion, Aqib Javed and other selectors explained to the management that considering the need of the team, the fitness policy should be relaxed for some time, so Nauman and Zahid could be part of the playing XI. However, the standard of fitness of Sajid Khan was equal to that of all other players.
