PCB rejects Azhar Ali's resignation over differences with Amir
Earlier, Azhar boycotted camp because of Amir’s presence
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan refused to accept Azhar Ali’s resignation as the ODI captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
Azhar, who became the captain of the Pakistan ODI team after the World cup 2015, refused to join the camp along with veteran Mohammad Hafeez due to the presence of Muhammad Amir.
Amir breaks down after meeting Hafeez in camp
The issue was later resolved after the intervention of the PCB chairman, with both players joining the training camp for the New Zealand tour on Saturday.
However, there were reports that Azhar Ali is not entirely please with the situation and is thinking about resigning from captaincy of the One-Day format, which eventually confirmed by a PCB statement on Tuesday.
Players asked to state in writing they have no problem with Amir
"Azhar Ali met the chairman PCB [Shaharyar Khan]. He tendered his resignation. The chairman didn't accept his resignation, Azhar Ali agreed and he will continue as captain," the PCB said in a statement.
Pakistan will face New Zealand in a three One-Day and three T20 series in January, for which the team is to be announced very soon.
The article originally appeared on ESPNcricinfo.com
Azhar, who became the captain of the Pakistan ODI team after the World cup 2015, refused to join the camp along with veteran Mohammad Hafeez due to the presence of Muhammad Amir.
Amir breaks down after meeting Hafeez in camp
The issue was later resolved after the intervention of the PCB chairman, with both players joining the training camp for the New Zealand tour on Saturday.
However, there were reports that Azhar Ali is not entirely please with the situation and is thinking about resigning from captaincy of the One-Day format, which eventually confirmed by a PCB statement on Tuesday.
Players asked to state in writing they have no problem with Amir
"Azhar Ali met the chairman PCB [Shaharyar Khan]. He tendered his resignation. The chairman didn't accept his resignation, Azhar Ali agreed and he will continue as captain," the PCB said in a statement.
Pakistan will face New Zealand in a three One-Day and three T20 series in January, for which the team is to be announced very soon.
The article originally appeared on ESPNcricinfo.com