According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, the head of the management committee, Zaka Ashraf, has met former Test cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz with the aim of resolving the issue of his payments, which has been pending since 2017.
On this occasion, Head of Management Committee Zaka Ashraf handed over the check-in of all outstanding payments of Sarfaraz Nawaz under the cricketers welfare policy of Pakistan Cricket Board.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, these were the payments that were stopped by Sarfaraz Nawaz under disciplinary action due to violation of the code of conduct of the players’ welfare policy.
According to PCB‘s statement, since Sarfraz Nawaz has now assured the Pakistan Cricket Board that he will follow the code of conduct, those payments have been restored under the Players Welfare Policy.
Zaka Ashraf said on this occasion that he was sorry to see a cricketer like Sarfraz Nawaz in this condition and he was very upset to see that a cricketer like him was deprived of his right like pension.
Sarfaraz Nawaz has represented Pakistan in 55 Tests and 45 ODIs. During this time, he took 177 wickets in Tests and 63 wickets in ODI cricket.
Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed Chief Selector
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been appointed as the head of the national selection committee.
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The Cricket Board has announced before the Asia Cup and the World Cup that the men’s selection committee will consist of chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and team director Mickey Arthur, while head coach Grant Bradburn and Hasan Cheema will perform the duties of secretary.
According to a statement issued by the PCB, Inzamam-ul-Haq’s first assignment will be the selection of the Pakistan team for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
The series will be played in Sri Lanka from August 22 to 26, after which they will select the Pakistan team for the Asia Cup and the World Cup as well.
The Asia Cup will start on August 30, while the World Cup will be played in India from October 5 to November 19.
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**Interview with Zaka Ashraf, Head of the Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Ashraf. We want to discuss the recent restoration of Sarfaraz Nawaz’s pension. What prompted the PCB to finally resolve this long-standing issue?
**Zaka Ashraf:** Thank you for having me. It was truly saddening to see a player of Sarfaraz’s caliber deprived of his pension for so long. When I learned about his situation, I felt it was our duty to address this matter and uphold the values that cricket embodies, especially when it comes to our former players who have contributed so much to the sport.
**Interviewer:** What was the process like in meeting with Sarfaraz Nawaz and restoring his payments?
**Zaka Ashraf:** Our meeting was constructive. I handed Sarfaraz a check for all outstanding payments under the Players Welfare Policy. It was essential for us to ensure that Sarfaraz understood the importance of adhering to the code of conduct. Thankfully, he has assured us that he will abide by it moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on why his payments were suspended in the first place?
**Zaka Ashraf:** Yes, the payments were initially suspended due to disciplinary actions related to violations of the players’ welfare policy. However, our focus should now be on the positive resolution of this matter and supporting Sarfaraz in his journey ahead.
**Interviewer:** What message do you hope this action sends to other players regarding the PCB’s commitment to its former athletes?
**Zaka Ashraf:** This restoration is a clear indication that the PCB values its players, both current and former. We want to make it known that while we uphold standards of conduct, we are also here to support and protect the welfare of all our players. Sarfaraz’s case is a crucial reminder that we have a responsibility to our cricketing family.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what are your hopes for Sarfaraz Nawaz moving forward?
**Zaka Ashraf:** I hope that Sarfaraz can now focus on his future, perhaps even sharing his vast experience with the younger generation. He has a lot to offer cricket, and we want to support him in any way we can as he continues his journey in this sport.
