Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis is among the five mentors named by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for domestic competitions. Along with Younis, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq and Sararaz Ahmed have been named mentors. Their first assignment will the Champions One Day Cup which will commence from September 12.
Waqar Younis no longed advisor to PCB chairman
Waqar Younis was named the special advisor to the PCB chairman following the board’s recamp after the side’s T20 World Cup debacle. However, his stint was short-lived as he is all set to take on the role of a mentor. Younis is contracted to the board for the role for a period of three years.
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“These five mentors will play a pivotal role in the development and progression of our emerging cricketers. They will guide strategic planning and team-building processes, while also providing support in leadership and personal development,” PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said on the appointment of the five mentors.
Waqar Younis ends stint at PCB
According to Cricket Pakistan, Waqar, who joined the PCB in his new role on July 31, was looking to resign. The reason behind a change of heart is due to some friction between him and other PCB officials.
Since his appointment, Waqar hasn’t been visiting the office often, and many officials have been reluctant to work alongside him. Frustrated, the former head coach has decided that it’s time to leave the position. The PCB has already published a job advertisement for the role, despite Waqar still holding the position.
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