After Wasim Akram, Moin Khan says NO to Pakistan Cricket Board due to this reason
Published - 04 Aug 2024, 01:05 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:17 AM
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has revealed that he decided not to accept a role with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Moin Khan highlighted that it would be inappropriate for him to join the Pakistan Cricket Board as his son, Azam Khan, is an active player for the national cricket team.
Moin Khan represented Pakistan in 69 Test matches and 219 ODIs during his international career. The former right-handed batter scored more than 6,000 runs, including four centuries and 27 half-centuries. He captained the Pakistan national cricket team in 13 Test matches and 34 one-day internationals.
The former wicketkeeper was named Pakistan's chief selector in July 2013 but was removed in 2015 following a poor Cricket World Cup performance. He was also appointed team manager in August 2013 and became head coach in February 2014. He is currently the head coach of the PSL franchise Quetta Gladiators.
Azam Khan has played 14 T20 Internationals for the Pakistan cricket team, scoring 88 runs in 13 innings with an average of 8.8 and a strike rate of 133.33. The 25-year-old cricketer was also part of the Pakistan squad in the T20 World Cup 2024, where the Babar Azam-led team was eliminated in the group stage.
Doesn't Seem Appropriate For Me - Moin Khan
Moin Khan said that it would be inappropriate to accept a position with the Pakistan Cricket Board. He highlighted his ongoing commitment to Pakistani cricket despite not accepting roles, adding that he remains available to support the sport.
"It doesn't seem appropriate for me to take a position now that Azam is playing. I am always available for Pakistan cricket," Moin Khan stated.
Will Talk About It After Waqar Younis's Announcement - Moin Khan
Moin Khan emphasized that the PCB has operational issues. The former Pakistan head coach highlighted the urgent need for changes within the organization. He opened up about rumors about future roles, stating that he would discuss them only after Waqar Younis's announcement.
“The national team will have a ‘surgery’ only if a doctor came to the board,” Moin Khan said.
"I will talk about it after Waqar Younis’s announcement," Moin Khan clarified.
Waqar Younis has reportedly accepted the position of advisor to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The former Pakistan fast bowler will oversee the national red-ball and white-ball teams, as well as the national coaches. According to Cricbuzz, Waqar will report directly to Naqvi on cricket-related decisions.
Disappointed With The Team's Performance - Moin Khan
The 52-year-old expressed disappointment with the team's performance during the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and United States of America (USA) in June. Moin added that it was disheartening for him as a former captain and cricketer.
"The World Cup preparations were evident to everyone. As a former captain and cricketer, I was also disappointed with the cricket team's performance," Moin remarked.
