Mohammad Yousuf Suddenly Resigns From Selection Committee

Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has resigned from his role as a voting member. Yousuf, who had been serving on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) restructured selection committee, announced his decision on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that he was stepping down due to “personal reasons.”

“Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan cricket,” Yousuf wrote. “I have immense faith in the talent and spirit of our players, and wish our team all the best as they continue to strive for greatness.”

The PCB soon followed up with an official statement acknowledging Yousuf’s departure, expressing appreciation for his contributions and clarifying that he had “voluntarily stepped down… to focus on other key responsibilities within the cricket board.” Despite his resignation from the selection committee, Yousuf will remain involved with the PCB as the batting coach at the National High-Performance Centre.

Mohammad Yousuf’s resignation marks the latest chapter in a turbulent period for Pakistan’s selectorial setup. Earlier in the year, Wahab Riaz, appointed chief selector, oversaw a tumultuous tenure that included series defeats against Australia and New Zealand. His stint was further marred by a public dispute with fast bowler Haris Rauf, whose central contract was controversially revoked and later reinstated.

Following Pakistan’s disappointing first-round exit from the T20 World Cup in June, the PCB made further changes, sacking Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from the committee in July. Neither was replaced, which left just five voting members, including Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, alongside the captains and coaches of the national team. Yousuf’s resignation now leaves Shafiq as the only remaining non-player voting member of the committee.