Mohsin Khan quits Pakistan cricket committee after World Cup struggles

Khan, who played 48 Test matches for Pakistan between 1980 and 1989, has quit just four days after India defeated Sarfraz Ahmed’s side by 89 runs at Old Trafford

Former Pakistan batsman Mohsin Khan has quit as chair of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s cricket committee.

Khan, who played 48 Test matches for Pakistan between 1980 and 1989, has quit just four days after India defeated Sarfraz Ahmed’s side by 89 runs at Old Trafford.

While appearing as a television pundit to cover the World Cup, Khan, who has previously acted as head of the national selection committee and as head coach, was critical of his country’s performance.

They have won just once in five games and, realistically, will have to win all four of their remaining fixtures to stand a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.

In a PCB statement, it was declared that Khan let know his desire to be released from his position in a meeting with chairman Ehsan Mani.

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“It is always difficult to let go someone of Mohsin’s stature and calibre,” Mani said. “But we respect his decision. I am thankful to Mohsin for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Khan sat on the committee with Pakistan cricket legends Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq, as well as former women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz.

He will be replaced by Wasim Khan, the recently-appointed managing director of the PCB. The Englishman will lead a review into the national team’s fortunes over the course of the last three years.

Mohsin Khan added: “I am very thankful to PCB chairman Mr Ehsan Mani for honouring me with the opportunity to chair the PCB cricket committee. My services are always available for Pakistan cricket at a suitable position in view of my past record.”

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