PCB set to restructure selection panel as Aaqib Javed faces reduced role
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly contemplating significant changes to its selection structure, which could see former fast bowler Aaqib Javed stripped of his key decision-making authority.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly preparing to overhaul its national selection panel, a move that could dramatically curtail the administrative influence of former fast bowler Aaqib Javed.
Following a turbulent spell marked by inconsistent performances on the field and structural instability off it, top officials in Lahore have begun reviewing the decision-making framework within the management setup.
Javed, who emerged as one of the most powerful administrative figures in Pakistan cricket in recent seasons, played a central role in several high-profile squad selections and tactical realignments.
However, mounting internal debate and persistent criticism over team selection strategies have prompted PCB leadership to reconsider relying heavily on a centralized decision-making structure.
Reports suggest the board intends to redistribute selection authority to ensure greater accountability and align the team's long-term strategy ahead of major international assignments.
The potential removal or diminished status of Javed would mark yet another shift in Pakistan's frequently reshuffled management hierarchy, where leadership roles have seen swift turnover.
An official announcement regarding the revamped selection framework is expected once PCB executives finalize their ongoing internal evaluation.