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Shoaib Akhtar Rejects PCB Role, Citing Mother's Advice to Avoid Cricket Politics
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:30
Shoaib Akhtar Rejects PCB Role, Citing Mother's Advice to Avoid Cricket Politics
- •Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has no immediate plans to join the PCB in any capacity.
- •Akhtar stated his mother advised him to stay away from Pakistan politics and the PCB, an advice he intends to follow.
- •He clarified that reports about him becoming chief selector or taking another key post are speculative.
- •Currently on a private visit to Houston, Akhtar expressed his desire to serve Pakistan cricket in other ways.
- •Akhtar has recently toned down his criticism of Pakistan cricket, leading to speculation about his potential involvement with the PCB.
Key Questions Answered
No, Shoaib Akhtar has confirmed he has no plans to join the Pakistan Cricket Board in any capacity or become the chief selector, citing his mother's advice to stay away from cricket politics.
Shoaib Akhtar stated that he was currently in Houston on a private visit when addressing the speculative reports regarding a potential appointment in the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Shoaib Akhtar stated that no official offer to become the chief selector or take up any other key post had been made to him by the board.
