"Won't Have A Place In Team...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief's Blunt Warning To Players

Amid criticism over the team's performances in recent times, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a significant overhaul in the system to improve the quality of cricket. Naqvi discussed the same with other PCB stakeholders, and the white-ball and red ball team head coaches -- Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Naqvi also revealed that both Kirsten and Gillespie will join the selection committee along with former players Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, as well as the current team captains from both white-ball and red-ball formats. 

Amid reports of star pacer Shaheen Afridi disrespecting head coach Gary Kirsten, Naqvi insisted that there would be zero tolerance for violation of discipline. He also warned the players not to indulge in groupism within the team.

The PCB has made fitness a key part of the selection process, adding that the players will have to undergo tests every three months.

"There will be no compromise on discipline. There will be a zero-tolerance policy against players who violate discipline. There should be unity and consensus within the team. Grouping players will not be tolerated. Management should take strict action on grouping. Disciplinary players will not have a place in the team. Do not accept my recommendation about any player for breach of discipline," Naqvi said in a statement released by PCB.

Naqvi also assured that both Kirsten and Gillespie will be given a free hand from the board to improve the state of the national team. 

"Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie are fully empowered. I have full confidence in them. Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie have been given a free hand. Hope both will give the best results," he added.

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