Inzamam-ul-Haq, the former Pakistan cricket captain, has stepped down from his role as the chief selector of the Pakistan national team.
Inzamam's resignation arrives after a series of disappointing losses for the Men in Green in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, which has put their tournament aspirations on the brink of collapse.
Furthermore, the former cricket legend has found himself embroiled in controversy over allegations regarding his shareholding in a company that serves as a representative for several prominent Pakistani players, including stars like Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi.
Inzamam's decision to resign from his post comes at the same time as the PCB setting up a five-member committee to investigate the allegations against the former captain.
The PCB announced the decision on social media platform X, stating, "Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set up a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations in respect of conflict of interest reported in the media pertaining to the team selection process. The committee will submit its report and any recommendations to the PCB Management in an expeditious manner."
This development adds another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous situation in Pakistan's cricket landscape. There have been reports of ongoing disputes between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the players, including an alleged fallout between PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf and the national team's captain, Babar Azam.