One PCB decision that makes sense. No need for Aaqib as a bowling coach as we had Waqar Younis as head coach; just a waste of expense employing him to be honest
After removing Intikhab Alam as the manager of the national team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also sacked assistant coach Aaqib Javed and assistant manager Shahid Aslam for tour of Zimbabwe.
The changes in the team management come at a time when former captain Shahid Afridi has made some scathing remarks about the performance of the team management.
But interestingly Afridi had praised the role of Aaqib terming him a good coach while advising Waqar Younis to enroll for some coaching course.
**PCB chairman Ijaz Butt in a statement insisted the decision to make changes in the team management was mainly due to the fact that Intikhab, Aaqib and Shahid were all closely involved in the NCA programs and needed to devote more time to their responsibilities at the academy.
“Intikhab Alam has done a commendable job as National Team Manager. His experience as a cricketer and as a cricket administrator is always a great help.** Being Director Game Development he is needed in Pakistan to execute game development plans. As we announce the team management on tour-to-tour basis so for Zimbabwe tour, Mr Naveed Akram Cheema is entrusted with this responsibility,” Butt said.
**Intikhab in a statement said that he was thankful to PCB management for trusting him with responsibilities of Team Manager in the past.
“At the moment my focus is the player development programs. We have started Academies program in the country which many upcoming players are attending. U-16 talent-hunt program is underway in more than 45 districts throughout Pakistan and we are working on some more programs for the winter,”** Alam said.
re: PCB removes Aaqib Javed from post of assistant coach
On another note I think that Aaqib would make a better coach than Waqar. Aaqib has more coaching experience + has done coaching courses not to mention his stint at NCA. But having both of them as coaches was unnecessary
Re: PCB removes Aaqib Javed from post of assistant coach
I think removing Aaqib is a mistake. He was helping waqar becoming better coach with his own crdentials at coaching. Aaqib would have made an excellent team coach to be honest but somehow his low profile has counted against him I guess.
Re: PCB removes Aaqib Javed from post of assistant coach
With our batting being pathetic our bowling has kept some respect for us. When the main weakness of a team has been the batting, then what do you do? Hire a batting coach? No, you hire two coaches, one a bowling coach and the other the head coach who also happens to be a bowler!
One could argue that after Aamer and Asif's exit, the bowling is also an issue. We can't rely on Umar Gul (has been a disappointment in tests so far) and Wahab Riaz against top teams.
Aaqib would no doubt make a very good coach. He could be the next coach after Waqar
Re: PCB removes Aaqib Javed from post of assistant coach
I think removing Aaqib is a mistake. He was helping waqar becoming better coach with his own crdentials at coaching. Aaqib would have made an excellent team coach to be honest but somehow his low profile has counted against him I guess.
I agree, I think its another big mistake by PCB, if anyone should go it should be Waqar. He was great bowler but his stubborn a$$ has been the issue recently plus Aqib is more qualified for the job.
Re: PCB removes Aaqib Javed from post of assistant coach
the one who should be removed is fat butt.... Aqib was fired earlier too......due to tht chaval saleem altaaf.......even when he delivered with under 19 winning the cup..