Cricketer Mohammad Yousaf resignation’s resignation came at times when tensions flared between the selection committee and the coaching staff regarding player selection for the upcoming series against England, says in media reports. According to insiders, Muhammad Yusuf voiced strongly for the inclusion of certain players in the squad, leading to heated discussions with the team’s foreign head coach, captain, and Asad Shafiq. Sources claimed that Pakistan cricket team coach opposed making changes to the squad and was unwilling to drop or add new players, sparking further disagreements.

The situation escalated as the selection committee also made tough decisions regarding the central contracts of several players, which angered the coaching staff. Some players were reportedly demoted in the contract rankings, prompting sharp exchanges between the coaches and the selection committee over these changes. The discord even reached the point where, according to sources, a foreign head coach contemplated resigning in response to the growing tensions. These internal conflicts ultimately led to Muhammad Yusuf's decision to step down from his role in the selection committee.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan