championship mentor positions to be relinquished by PCB, sources claim.
Pakistan Dumps Champions Cup Mentors Amid Performance Woes
It's reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given the boot to all the high-profile mentors of the Champions Cup teams, following a performance evaluation led by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. This includes legends like Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Sarfaraz Ahmed.
According to the grapevine, a crucial meeting saw Naqvi weighing in on the mentors' performance. Rumors are rife that all five mentors now find themselves out of a job, although Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed might bag other key roles within the PCB setup.
As per Geo News, the mentors' departure was a foregone conclusion after the review. However, there are whispers that these cricketing legends could be given second chances elsewhere in the organization.
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This move forms part of a wider restructuring drive under Naqvi's command, who has been making headlines recently due to his fiery statements about India while announcing the resumption of the Pakistan Super League's (PSL) 10th edition.
Although the PCB has yet to comment officially on the mentors' departure, the developments hint at a fresh strategy as the board readies itself for upcoming international assignments.
Performance woes were a major concern for the PCB, and they felt the mentors' efforts didn't live up to the hefty financial investment. With the International Cricket Council (ICC) potentially reducing funds to the PCB if performance issues recurred, and fears of lower television rights bids for Pakistan's matches, the board's financial health was under pressure.
Additionally, some mentors like Shoaib Malik had multiple commitments that affected their mentoring duties. Malik eventually stepped down, citing other obligations. The decision to let go of the mentors was also part of a broader strategic overhaul by the PCB aimed at readying for domestic and international events.
Amid the board's concerns about performance woes, the positions of the Champions Cup mentors, including Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Saqlain Mushtaq, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Sarfaraz Ahmed, were put under review due to their sports performance. The PCB's decision to let go of the mentors was also part of a strategic overhaul in sports management, as they aim to prepare for upcoming international assignments.
