Former chief selector Salahuddin Sallu has commended Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his efforts to rejuvenate Pakistan cricket while maintaining that Azhar Mahmood should be removed as assistant coach from all formats.
Sallu recently emphasized to the local media the importance of Naqvi’s measures in enhancing Pakistan cricket’s current trajectory. “I applaud Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chief, for his efforts in raising the caliber of our cricket to a global level. Sallu said, “Those who have been a part of Pakistan Cricket or who have watched Pakistan dominate in international cricket are keen to see a resurgence of that period.
After Pakistan’s lackluster performance in the recent T20 World Cup, which was held in the USA and the West Indies, the former cricket player emphasized the importance of Naqvi’s activities. He commended a number of Naqvi’s crucial initiatives, including reorganizing the selection committee, minimizing player involvement,
Improving the facilities and requiring all players to play domestic cricket.
“Mr. Naqvi recently took some excellent steps, including revamping the selection committee, removing player power, improving the infrastructure, and requiring all players to play domestic cricket.” “May Allah willing, they will yield fruit very soon,” he continued.
Sallu, nevertheless, counseled Naqvi to appoint a more capable person to succeed Azhar Mahmood as assistant coach of the national squad. He chastised Mahmood for his performance, pointing out that he never seemed to be able to live up to the expectations placed on him by Pakistan Cricket
