The shambolic fiasco witnessing Salman Butt's appointment and sacking within two days in the role of the chief selector's ally was defended by the panel's head and former teammate Wahab
Salman Butt, who was appointed as one of Pakistan’s three new consultants for the selection committee on Friday alongside Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum, is no longer holding his
The chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wahab Riaz, now has three new consultants: Kamran Akmal, Salman Butt, and Rao Iftikhar Anjum.
Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf's participation in the Big Bash League is uncertain due to delays in obtaining a No-Objection Certificate from PCB
Imad Wasim's retirement from international cricket might be attributed to the reported delays by PCB in issuing NOCs for players.
Riaz, who is Pakistan's chief selector during his presser explained Rauf withdrew from the Test tour citing workload management, a claim that is now being refuted by the latter.
During a press conference, Riaz claimed that the selection committee was willing to pick Rauf for the Australian tour, before the speedster himself pulled out citing varying reasons.
Pakistan has a pivotal three-game test series coming up against mighty Australia in the latter's homeland.
In a significant development, Pakistan Cricket Board has named former fast bowler Wahab Riaz as the chief selector of the men's cricket team.
In World Cup 2015, Wahab Riaz's fiery bowling spell dominated Shane Watson, turning a taunt into an unforgettable clash that overshadowed Australia's quarter-final win against Pakistan