PCB overhaul: Officials sacked as winds of change sweep through

The management committee of PCB, under the leadership of Najam Sethi, had initially resisted significant changes upon their arrival. However, a wave of changes is now taking place rapidly in the PCB.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Najeeb Soomro, has been sacked by the board, and it is being said that he was unable to play his role in saving several players from injuries.

In the past, many players had to play without proper rest, which caused issues for the team management. From 2021 until now, several players, including Yasir Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shahawaz Dahani, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, and Imam-ul-Haq, have suffered injuries. Despite not being fully fit, some players were given the go ahead to play, which not only aggravated their injuries but also affected the team.

Meanwhile, PCB has given an advertisement for the post of Director Sports Medicine.

Senior General Manager Finance and Accounts, Ateeq Rashid, was also recently asked to hand in his resignation. Another official was sacked due to apparent irregularities regarding honorary match tickets.

Another director is now also on the hit list. Board officials are not satisfied with work, but he is trying to save his job through various recommendations. Sethi is currently in England and a decision in this regard is expected after his return to Pakistan.