Pakistan national cricket team selection committee chairman Aaqib Javed has rejected reports that he has resigned from his position or been removed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), dismissing the claims as baseless.
Speaking to a media outlet, Aaqib addressed the speculation directly and said there was no truth to suggestions that he had stepped down from the role.
“No resignation, this is fake news,” Aaqib said in a brief response.
Clarification Follows Reports of Board Restructuring
His statement comes amid reports in several media outlets suggesting that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is weighing major changes to the board’s administrative structure following the Pakistan team’s recent performances.
According to those reports, the potential overhaul could include Aaqib’s removal as chairman of the national selection committee.
Reports had also suggested that former Pakistan cricketer Wahab Riaz, who serves as a mentor for the women’s cricket team, could leave his position after the Asian Games in Japan.
Statement Contradicts Departure Claims
Aaqib’s latest remarks directly contradict the reports concerning his own departure from the PCB, describing the resignation claims as fake.
The denial leaves the question of any wider administrative changes at the board unresolved, with no official confirmation from the PCB on the reported restructuring plans.
