Muhammad Yousuf Steps Down as Pakistan Selector Amid Controversy

Former Pakistan cricket captain Muhammad Yousuf resigned from his national selector position due to personal reasons. He had been with the Pakistan Cricket Board in various roles since the previous year. Yousuf cited personal criticism as a reason for his departure but will continue as a batting coach.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Muhammad Yousuf announced his resignation as a national selector on Sunday, citing personal reasons for his decision.

Since last year, Yousuf had been affiliated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in various capacities, including as part of a national selection committee. This committee comprises two former Test players, head coaches, captains, and an analyst, among others.

Yousuf took to 'X' to announce his decision, stating, ''I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket.''

A source close to Yousuf reported that he was unhappy with the criticism directed at him within the PCB. According to the source, ''He was restless at being ridiculed in the media and on social media regularly and felt it would be best to just focus on coaching.''

Yousuf will continue to serve as a batting coach at the High-Performance Centre.

This decision follows Pakistan's poor performance in the T20 World Cup in the Americas earlier this year, which led to the restructuring of the selection committee. Former players Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq were sacked, but Yousuf and former Test player Asad Shafiq were retained.

In his post on 'X', Yousuf expressed, ''I have immense faith in the talent and spirit of our players, and I wish our team all the best as they continue to strive for greatness.''