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Pakistan’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from chief selector’s post. He was serving the dual role since his appointment September 2019. Misbah said that he was enjoying the dual roles from the past 12 months however, the workout that is assigned for the coming months is tremendous.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the dual roles but after reviewing the past 12 months and looking ahead at the workload in the next 24 months of my tenure, it is appropriate that I invest and dedicate all my time, energy and attention to one role from now on. Coaching is my passion and my ultimate objective remains to contribute to the development of players and help the side achieve bigger successes”, he said.

Misbah will be taking care of the selective duties until December 1 as the new chief selector joins in. “When I was appointed last year, I was offered the coaching role first and then given the option to also head the selection committee, which I had graciously accepted. I am grateful to the Pakistan Cricket Board for their understanding and for supporting my thought process,” he added.

Pakistan is scheduled to play against Zimbabwe in three match ODI series at home starting from October 1. They will also tour New Zealand for three T20Is and two Tests.

“With the new Cricket Association system in full flow, the chief selector has to be able to watch as much domestic cricket as possible. With a big 24 months now coming up, we have mutually agreed that there is a need for me now to be fully focused on one role. I look forward to a strong working relationship with the new chair of the selection committee and hope together we will achieve our collective objectives,” Misbah said.

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