The management of the Pakistan cricket team seems to be in a state of flux, with changes happening virtually every day. It’s not uncommon to see captains and coaches come and go, but the recent ousting of the team from the Champions Trophy 2025 has sent shockwaves throughout the country. Now, amidst all the speculation about changes within the team, a new update has surfaced. Aqib Javed, the current head coach of the Pakistan team, might be appointed as the director of the National Cricket Academy.
According to reports from Pakistani media, Aqib Javed could replace Nadeem Khan as the director of the National Cricket Academy. Nadeem Khan had been heading the NCA but recently resigned to join the PSL franchise Multan Sultan. With Javed’s term as interim head coach coming to an end, it seems he’s eyeing the top spot at the NCA. This move could have significant implications, especially considering the team’s recent performance.
Selection Committee Overhaul
It’s worth noting that Aqib Javed was appointed as the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball team in November last year and the interim head coach of the red-ball team in December. There’s also talk that Javed might be removed from his position in the selection committee. If this happens, it could put pressure on the other selectors to keep their positions secure. The selection committee’s role is crucial in shaping the team’s future, and any changes here could have a ripple effect.
Pakistan Team’s Struggles
The team’s exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy isn’t the first major setback for Pakistan. Just last year, they failed to reach the Super-8 stage in the 2024 T20 World Cup, a tournament where they’ve traditionally performed well. In the 2023 World Cup, Pakistan finished fifth, a disappointing outcome for a team with such a rich cricketing history. Although they did make it to the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, they ultimately lost to England. These results underscore the challenges the team is facing, and it’s clear that something needs to change if they’re to reclaim their former glory.