With the upcoming white-ball series of Pakistan in New Zealand, senior players are reportedly considering taking a break.
Discussions regarding participation in the tour, scheduled from March 16 to April 5, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs, are ongoing.
Some players are expected to opt out, amid concerns over their recent performances, particularly in the Champions Trophy, where several players underperformed.
Sources suggest that some players are worried about being dropped due to their lackluster displays, with high-ranking officials within the PCB reportedly displeased.
In light of dissatisfaction with recent results, there have been discussions about potential changes in the selection committee, team management, and the white-ball squad.
Media reports indicate that some key players such as Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Babar Azam could face exclusion.
To preemptively avoid the label of being dropped, some players are considering voluntarily withdrawing from the New Zealand tour.
Earlier this week, star pace bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, dropped five places to ninth in the latest ICC ODI bowling Rankings.
Fellow pacer, Haris Rauf, also fell six spots to 22nd while former captain, Babar Azam, retained his second spot with 770 rating points.
