Waqar Younis. (Photo Source: Twitter)
Waqar Younis was recently appointed as Advisor of Cricket Affairs to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi. However, the legendary pacer is likely to relinquish the role soon.
Younis took up the position after his compatriot, Wasim Akram, rejected the offer, due to workload and personal reasons. Younis has been with the Pakistan cricket team in the past as a member of the coaching staff. The idea to have an advisor arose after several complaints of Naqvi’s inability to oversee cricketing affairs came to light. He was also blamed for neglecting his duties as PCB chairman as he is also serving as the interior minister within the Pakistan government.
According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, Younis isn’t pleased with the level of cooperation shown by some select officers in the international Cricket Department. The right-arm pacer has not been reporting to the office for a few days now.
The PCB has already placed a job advertisement, as they are on the lookout for a new candidate to replace Younis.
“The board has also advertised the post of advisor on cricket affairs and now candidates who have applied would be interviewed. Waqar has not responded to the ad,” the source was quoted as saying by Sportskeeda.
“But in his consultancy role, Waqar was uncomfortable and some influential people in the board, linked to the Pakistan team affairs and international cricket matters, were also not very cooperative with him,” another source mentioned.
After being appointed, Younis explained the importance of having more former players in and around the Pakistan cricket circuit to facilitate the development of the sport and the players in the country.
“Cricket’s current state is clear: improvements are necessary. While stadiums are important, our focus should be on enhancing the quality of play. Involving renowned cricketers and legends in the process is crucial. The Chairman’s idea to involve these figures is excellent, and we’ve discussed it with some legends. We’ll soon announce the names of those who will help advance the sport. I fully support this concept and hope it succeeds,” he had said.
The 52-year-old Younis adds to the long list of former players who have bid farewell to their respective roles in the current setup.