: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan head coach citing family concerns, a month ahead of T20 World Cup #IndiaNEWS Pakistan cricket head coach Misbah-ul-Haq resigned Monday, citing family concerns and

Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan head coach citing family concerns, a month ahead of T20 World Cup #IndiaNEWS
Pakistan cricket head coach Misbah-ul-Haq resigned Monday, citing family concerns and bio-bubble restrictions in a move that leaves team preparations for next month’s World Cup in tatters.The 47-year-old, who took over as head coach in September 2019, said he had made the decision while undergoing mandatory quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 following Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies last week.“The quarantine time provided me with an opportunity to reflect on the past 24 months, future commitments and bio-bubble environment and on considering that I made the decision,??? Misbah said in a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).Misbah admitted the timing of his decision – which came as Pakistan named a 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates next month – “may not be ideal???.“But I don’t think I am in the right frame of mind for the upcoming challenges and it makes sense for someone fresh to step in and take the side forward,??? he said.Bowling coach Waqar Younis also resigned Monday, saying Misbah’s decision had prompted him to step down.“After Misbah shared with me his decision and future plans, it was a straightforward one for me to resign as we had walked into the...Read more

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