Inzamam-ul-Haq has resigned almost eight months earlier before his contract expires

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has resigned almost eight months earlier before his contract expires with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).

According to a statement by Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), Inzamam resigned from his post considering his national obligations, pointing towards upheaval in Pakistan cricket. The statement by ACB further said that Inzamam has hailed the professional cooperation of the Afghan team and the cricket board.

The ACB also said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan spoke regarding Inzamam’s resignation as Afghanistan cricket head coach and requested Shafiqullah Stanikzai to cooperate in this regard.

Reportedly, PCB chairman Shahryar Khan confirmed that Inzamam would be the new chief selector and all issues surrounding his release from his contract with the Afghanistan cricket board had been resolved. “He is our choice given his vast experience and the board has reached an agreement with Inzamam after the Afghanistan board agreed to release him,” Khan said.

However, PCB has approached Inzamam ul Haq for the chief selector post. According to the reports, a special committee has been formed to appoint a new coach and Inzamam as chief selector for the PCB. Earlier, former coach Waqar Younis appreciated the news regarding former legendary batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq being offered a chance to serve as the coach.

Inzamam guided Afghanistan to the Super 10 stage of the recent World Twenty20 held in India, with the team defeating the mighty West Indies. Inzamam played in 378 one-day internationals and 120 Test matches representing his country.

The formal announcement in this regard is likely to be made on Monday or Tuesday.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2016