Aaqib not interested in Pak coaching

Recent rumors suggested that he might be given additional responsibilities

KARACHI:

Aaqib Javed has expressed disinterest in taking on a coaching role, stating that he is only interested in fulfilling his responsibilities as a selector. However, he may still take on the role of Director of High Performance to nurture new talent.

On the other hand, selectors have clarified to Mohammad Rizwan that his role as captain will be limited to consultation regarding selection. The selection committee will be responsible for forming the initial squad and the playing XI.

Recent rumors suggested that Aaqib Javed might be given additional responsibilities as head coach, but sources close to him have denied such discussions. When Aaqib saw his name in the news after waking up, he was reportedly surprised. Previously, he has been a vocal critic of the dual roles held by former coach Misbah-ul-Haq as both selector and coach.

The PCB is expected to assign Aaqib Javed the role of Director of High Performance in the coming days, as he is keen on guiding new players.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan was informed that his input in the selection process would be strictly advisory. Initially, Rizwan objected to this limitation but later agreed to take on the captaincy.

On the other hand, Gary Kirsten has resigned from his position as the white-ball coach of the Pakistan team. Reports indicate that he struggled to adjust with the team dynamics. The PCB had previously removed the captain and coach from the selection committee, a move largely attributed to the ongoing issues with Kirsten. Sources reveal that matters had been deteriorating since the World Cup, with the PCB growing weary of his demands.

Kirsten's agent had recently submitted a request for him to coach a non-playing team, indicating that the relationship between him and the board had soured. Ultimately, the PCB reluctantly accepted the need to part ways with the coach due to escalating tensions.

Fakhar part ways with his agent

Pakistan's opening batter, Fakhar Zaman, has officially parted ways with his player agent, confirmed by his elder brother, Gohar Zaman, through a post on social media platform X.

In his message, Gohar stated, "As an elder brother, I confirm that Fakhar Zaman will not be part of SAYA Corps from today,"

This announcement has caught attention, as other cricketers like Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and former captain Babar Azam are still linked with the same agency.

According to sources, the decision allegedly stems from a social media post that was reportedly made at an inopportune time by Fakhar's agent. Insiders suggest that the timing of the post may have put Fakhar in a difficult position and raised suspicions that the post was intended to benefit another cricketer at Fakhar's expense.

It is worth noting that Fakhar Zaman missed out on a central contract and was not selected for the white-ball squad. Before the controversial post, Fakhar was even considered a candidate for captaincy.

Sources close to Pakistan's opening batter Fakhar Zaman have denied claims that he has changed his player agent.

However, following this statement, close sources to Fakhar clarified that he has not changed his player agent, and the tweet has since been deleted. Reports suggest that the tweet may have caused confusion, leading to speculation that the agent did not choose the right timing for the announcement.

Sources also indicated that some believe the tweet was intended to benefit another cricketer, putting Fakhar in a difficult position. Recently, Fakhar was not awarded a central contract and was also excluded from the white-ball team for the upcoming series. Prior to the tweet, there was talk of him being considered for captaincy.