KARACHI: As the World Cup 2015 is less than a month away, disturbing news are coming regarding skipper Misbah-ul-Haq’s fitness.
The sources said that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had empowered tour selection committee to replace Misbah in the series against New Zealand and in The World Cup 2015 as he remains unable to recover from hamstring injury.
Other player has yet to be decided, they further said.
Misbah, who is a super fit player of the team and usually surprises selectors with his amazing fitness, has got hamstring injury making it difficult to play cricket.
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A senior official of PCB said that the committee comprising the captain, Head Coach Waqar Younis, and Chief Selector Moin Khan has been given big powers and would discuss vital issues.
In past, manager was also the part of the committee; however, this he will not interfere in the players selection.
Pakistan team’s manager Naveed Akram Cheema will be the head of the team during the event, but he will nothing to do with selection.
Responding to a query about injured Misbah and alternate captaincy, the official was of the view that PCB had various alternate options.
“The issue was also raised before Misbah ul Haq, Waqar and Moin Khan,” he said.
“That is why no vice captain has been appointed yet, as it creates difficulties for the team.”
However, he set aside reports that Misbah hadn’t recovered at all.
“The captain is recovering and he should be fit before the start of world cup.”
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