Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has spoken about his brief tenure with the side, revealing that extensive involvement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played a significant role in his premature departure.
The uncertainty stemmed from a decision taken by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government a couple of weeks ago, when Pakistan announced it would not allow its senior men’s team to play India.
The MP said it is very difficult to change the entire schedule at the last moment, and that's why Scotland was brought as a replacement for Bangladesh.
Though PCB Chairman Naqvi wrote in a social media post that a final decision on this matter will be announced by Friday or Monday, sources told IANS that Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup.
In a statement, the PCB said the move is part of a broader strategy to modernise the league and provide players with greater earning opportunities while ensuring a more balanced playing field for franchises.
Malik, now 57, represented Pakistan in 103 Tests and 283 ODIs and is considered one of the finest batsmen ever produced by Pakistan.
Many high-profile sporting tournaments including the Olympics have either been postponed or pushed back owing to the pandemic.
The PCB had announced on March 25 that the centrally contracted players will make a collective contribution in the emergency relief fund.
PCB CEO Wasim Khan on Sunday said the remaining matches may be held during the 10-day window available in November, reports The Dawn.
The call was taken hours before the beginning of the first semi-final between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi.
