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Why Did PCB Replace Inzamam-Ul-Haq With Sarfaraz Ahmed As Pakistan's Champions Cup Mentor?

Inzamam-ul-Haq loses his mentor role to Sarfaraz Ahmed (X.com)Inzamam-ul-Haq loses his mentor role to Sarfaraz Ahmed (X.com)

In a startling revelation, it is learned that former Pakistan cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq was rejected for the Champions One-Day Cup mentorship role as PCB preferred Sarfaraz Ahmed over him due to the latter's active involvement in modern-day international cricket.

The Champions One-Day Cup domestic tournament was set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with a view of identifying promising talent capable of rebuilding the Pakistan cricket team from rock bottom. 

To mentor five teams, PCB appointed mentors on a monthly PKR 5 million salary. Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Waqar Younis, and Saqlain Mushtaq were named mentors ahead of the tournament opening day.

Inzamam-Ul-Haq Sidelined By PCB From Champions One-Day Cup!

That being said, local media back in Pakistan is reporting that former Pakistan cricketer and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq was also among the probable candidates who interviewed for the mentorship role.

However, his bid was reportedly rejected as PCB deemed wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed as a better choice. Ahmed, a veteran wicket-keeper batter, is also a part of the One-Day cup as he is selected to play for Dolphins led by Saud Shakeel.

It's important to note that Inzamam-ul-Haq was forced to resign from his chief selector post earlier due to conflict of interest charges. A five-member investigation committee set up by PCB is yet to reach a verdict on the accusations.

Babar Azam Receives Grand Support At Champions One-Day Cup

Meanwhile, the Champions One-Day Cup has gripped Pakistani cricket fans as they thronged the stadium to watch their favourite batter Babar Azam, and cheer for him amid a rough patch.

Fans chanted his name loudly as Babar Azam addressed the support and expressed gratitude for the same. Notably, Babar is under tremendous pressure to prove himself amidst a series of unnatural failures across all formats of the game.