ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PCB’s Bold Decisions, Wahab Riaz’s Comeback and Leadership Reshuffle in Focus
On Sunday, November 17, another prominent figure joined Pakistan's cricket team management as the board made further changes to the coaching staff, continuing their trend of unexpected decisions that keep the cricket world intrigued.
his role as chief selector. He was dismissed by the cricket selection committee on July 11, 2024, following Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. This marks his comeback to the team’s management after a challenging period.
The Pakistan team was eliminated in the group stages of the tournament. Wahab Riaz became the chief selector before the 2023 ODI World Cup. Before that, the former pacer also served as the team manager. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board later restructured the management, leading to significant change in roles.
In an unexpected decision, Wahab Riaz has been assigned as the supervisor for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted in Pakistan. Along with his role, he will also serve as the mentor for the national team during the prestigious tournament next year, guiding them through the event.
Wahab Riaz, a former Pakistan fast bowler, retired from international cricket in August 2023 after over a decade of playing for his country. He made his debut in February 2008 against Zimbabwe and went on to play 27 Test matches, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is, leaving a lasting mark on Pakistan cricket.
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