After criticism following selection of the Test squad for the first match of the series against England, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selector Mohammad Yousuf resigned from the post on Sunday.
In a post on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), the former batsman wrote, "I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket."
"I have immense faith in the talent and spirit of our players, and wish our team all the best as they continue to strive for greatness," he added.
He was appointed by the PCB as a selector in March 2024, and despite scathing criticism after the team's poor show at the T20 World Cup, he was retained in the role. Pakistan crashed out of the tournament in the group stage itself.
Pakistan then slumped to a disappointing 0-2 loss under the captaincy of Shan Masood in the home Test series against Bangladesh.
Yousuf played 90 Tests, 288 ODIs and three T20Is for Pakistan and scored over 17,000 international runs, including 39 hundreds and 97 fifties.
The team's next assignment is the Test series at home against England, which opens in Multan from October 7.
In a post on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), the former batsman wrote, "I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket."
I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket.
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) September 29, 2024
I have immense faith in the talent and…
"I have immense faith in the talent and spirit of our players, and wish our team all the best as they continue to strive for greatness," he added.
He was appointed by the PCB as a selector in March 2024, and despite scathing criticism after the team's poor show at the T20 World Cup, he was retained in the role. Pakistan crashed out of the tournament in the group stage itself.
Pakistan then slumped to a disappointing 0-2 loss under the captaincy of Shan Masood in the home Test series against Bangladesh.
Yousuf played 90 Tests, 288 ODIs and three T20Is for Pakistan and scored over 17,000 international runs, including 39 hundreds and 97 fifties.
The team's next assignment is the Test series at home against England, which opens in Multan from October 7.
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Mohammad Yousuf Resigns As PCB Selector Due To 'personal Reasons'
