PAK vs NZ: PCB Management Committee Appoints Interim Men's Selection Committee

Newly Appointed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has named an interim Men’s Selection Committee. The Men in Green is all set to play 2 Tests and 3 ODIs against the mighty Kiwis where the Test Series is commencing on 26th December (Monday).

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been named the head of the Interim Selection Panel. Along with him, there is Abdul Razzaq and Iftikhar Rao Anjum while Haroon Rashid who is a member of the Management Committee will be the convener.

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Najam Sethi On Selection Panel

PCB Chair of Management Committee Najam Sethi announced the appointment of the Selection panel. “I welcome the interim Men’s National Selection Committee and have no doubts that despite limited time, they will make brave and bold decisions that will help us produce a strong and competitive side in the series against New Zealand,” said Najam Sethi.

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“Shahid Afridi has been an attacking cricketer who played all his cricket with no fear. He has nearly 20 years of cricket experience, has featured in all formats with significant success and more importantly, has always backed and supported young talent.

“So, in our collective opinion, there is no better person than him to understand the rigours, demands and challenges of the modern-day game,” he added.

Shahid Afridi on New Role

Shahid Afridi made some interesting comments on the new role. “I feel honored to have been assigned this responsibility by the PCB Management Committee and will no stone unturned in fulfilling this responsibility to the best of my abilities. We need to get back to our winning ways and I have no doubts that through meritocratic and strategic selection decisions,” said Shahid Afridi.

“We will help the national side to perform strongly in the series against New Zealand and reclaim the confidence of our fans. I will soon convene a meeting of the selectors and will share my plans with reference to the upcoming matches,” he added.

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