Former Pakistan Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq did not mince his words as he held former PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf accountable for the national cricket team's lackluster performance in the 2023 World Cup.
Pakistan, securing the fifth position on the points table with four victories and five defeats in nine matches failed to make it to the semi-finals marking a significant setback for the cricket-crazy nation.
Inzamam, who resigned from his role as chief selector on October 30, 2023, expressed his dissatisfaction with Ashraf's statements made during the World Cup.
The controversy arose when Ashraf, while in India, claimed that the board had no influence on team selection and instead pointed fingers at the captain and chief selector, alleging a negative mindset among the players.
In a candid interview with a local private TV channel on Wednesday, Inzamam visibly displeased by these remarks, voiced his concerns stating that such comments from the PCB chairman added further strain to an already challenging situation.
Inzamam's tenure as chief selector came to an end due to conflicts of interest related to his shareholding in Talha Rahmani's company.
The company, where Inzamam, along with prominent players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan, served as agents, raised questions about impartiality in the team selection process.
To address these concerns, the PCB established a five-member Fact-Finding Committee tasked with investigating the allegations that had surfaced in the media.
Inzamam, eager for transparency and justice, expressed patience while awaiting the committee's report. The findings are expected to shed light on the alleged conflicts of interest and provide clarity on the circumstances leading to Inzamam's resignation.
