The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formed a Cricket Technical Committee (CTC), headed by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, along with former captains Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. The committee’s main objective is to provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including the domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, selection committees’ appointments, coaches’ appointments, contracts, and plans for the development of umpires, referees, and curators.
The CTC will have the authority to invite additional cricket experts and will report regularly to the head of the PCB Management Committee. PCB Management Committee Chairperson Zaka Ashraf expressed his delight at having Misbah, Inzamam, and Hafeez on board, stating that their vast cricket knowledge and understanding of modern-day cricket would be beneficial in improving the domestic cricket structure.
Misbah-ul-Haq, who was appointed as the head of the committee, acknowledged the challenging task ahead but expressed confidence that the committee’s collective experience and knowledge would make a positive difference in enhancing the game from grassroots to elite levels.
Junaid Zia, Acting Director – Domestic Cricket Operations, is an ex-officio member of the CTC, while Usman Tasleem serves as the ex-officio and secretary.
Brief profiles of the CTC members:
- Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan’s most successful Test captain, leading the team to the top spot in ICC Test Rankings in 2016.
- Inzamam-ul-Haq: Part of the 1992 World Cup-winning team, he captained Pakistan in different periods from 2001 to 2007.
- Mohammad Hafeez: An all-rounder with over 3000 runs and 50 wickets in Tests, and more than 6000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs. He captained Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2012