"PCB Left With Zero Credibility...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Mohammed Hafeez's Appointment As Director Of Cricket

18.11.2023 - 08:43 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif has questioned the country's cricket board over the appointment of ex-captain Mohammad Hafeez as Director of Cricket.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Hafeez's appointment earlier this week, while reports have emerged that the former all-rounder will serve a duel role, with the apex body set to merge the post of team director and head coach.

Taking to social media platform X, Asif questioned PCB's credibility in the matter, highlighting Hafeez's resignation earlier this year from his post in the Technical Committee.

Asif feels PCB is no longer competent to handle its affairs. "Someone resigns in Sep from technical committee and is hired back as director of cricket cum head coach in Nov?

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