Former Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express has revealed that Muhammad Akram will be the new Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket team.

Taking to his twitter handle, the former pacer claimed:

From what my sources tell me, Muhammad Akram will be the new chief selector. Good luck to him on this tricky but important position.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 14, 2020

Muhammad Akram

Mohammad Akram is a British Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer.

He was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who played in 9 Test matches and 23 One Day International matches for Pakistan between 1995–1996 and 2000-2001.  In August 2012 he was appointed Pakistan’s bowling coach.

Misbah Ul Haq Resigns

Today Misbah-ul-Haq announced that he is quitting his role as Pakistan’s chief selector. He will continue as head coach.

Misbah Ul Haq will continue to serve as the head coach of the men’s team.

The former skipper was under pressure over his dual responsibilities as teams head coach and chief selector, sources said.

The 46-year-old will stay in the dual role until November 30 before his successor will assume the responsibilities on December 1. This scenario implies that Misbah will be selecting Pakistan’s limited-overs squad for the upcoming home fixtures against Zimbabwe starting October 30.