Inzamam-Ul-Haq Resigns As Pakistan Chief Selector Mid-World Cup Amidst Conflict of Interest Allegations

Islamabad: The Pakistan cricket team is facing challenges in the World Cup 2023, with the team losing four consecutive matches. Amidst this, former captain Inzamam ul Haq has resigned from his role as the chief selector, expressing dissatisfaction with allegations of a conflict of interest in the team selection process. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formed a committee to investigate these allegations.

“I am stepping down to allow the PCB to conduct a transparent inquiry into the conflict of interest allegations. If found not guilty, I will resume my role as the chief selector,” Inzamam stated.

However, Inzamam’s dismissal may pose a financial burden for the PCB, as reports suggest they might need to pay him a substantial sum of approximately PKR 15 million, equivalent to a monthly salary of 2.5 million rupees over six months.

Complicating matters, Inzamam is a shareholder in “Yazo International Limited,” a company owned by cricketers’ agent Talha Rehmani, who represents some of Pakistan’s leading cricketers. Mohammad Rizwan, one of these cricketers, also holds co-ownership in the same firm.

These developments come after tensions between the PCB and players regarding central contracts and commercial activities before the 2023 World Cup. Inzamam intervened to resolve the dispute, but his involvement in the contract controversy and potential conflicts of interest have raised concerns about his role as chief selector.