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Shoaib Akhtar confirmed that Pakistan Cricket Board is considering to replace Misbah ul Haq from the country’s chief selector post. According to PTI reports, Akhtar has accepted this offer and is willing to work in the ‘line of fire’.
“I don’t like saying this but it is a fact. Look I don’t want a job and I don’t need a salary. People want jobs and they come for salaries but I don’t need the money”. Shoaib Akhtar said.
Misbah was appointed as the head coach for Pakistan cricket team as well as chief selector on a 3-year contract on September 2019. As the role shifts, Akhtar is aiming at building up a pool of world class players who will serve Pakistan cricket for long time. “The fast bowlers should not have muscular gym-toned bodies but ones that is cricket specific. I want to have 15 players who are brands and stars and this can only be possible if they feel secure and can win matches with their performances”, he added.
He claimed that the main problem with the current team was that it was scared of losing and players were insecure. “This mindset had to be changed. I believe that If I had been with the team there was no way we would have lost the first test to England after reducing them to top 117 for five. Aggression is necessary in top cricket.”
Akhtar has been often critised for nitpicking loopholes in the Pakistan team and praising the rivalry team India, to which he replied, “Tell me what I am supposed to say. Virat Kohli is not just a top batsman but has around 70 plus international centuries. He as captain has built a formidable pace unit and they are winning matches for India. So how can I criticise him for anything tell me?”
Written by Anjali Jha. Follow Anjali on Twitter today.
