Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday confirmed that he is in discussions with PCB for a post in country’s cricket set-up which is believed to be chairman of selector’s post replacing Misbah ul Haq.
The PCB has plans to remove head coach Misbah from chief selector’s position and Akhtar is being considered for the role.
“I will not deny it. Yes, I have had some discussions with the board and I am interested in playing a major role in Pakistan cricket. But nothing is decided as yet,” Akhtar said on Thursday during a YouTube show Cricket Baaz.
Akhtar’s name has been doing rounds as the board is seriously considering relieving head coach Misbah off his dual responsibility and also because of its new code of ethics policy.
Akhtar however refused to divulge details of his discussions with PCB top bosses.
“Yes there has been some discussions. I can reveal only this much but nothing concrete as yet. But talks are still on. I have not said “yes” neither have they (PCB) said “yes”,” one of the most controversial fast bowler of his time said.
For Akhatr the motivation is to build a pool of world class players who will serve Pakistan cricket for long time.
“I am ready to get in the line of fire. I will do it because I want to play a role in creating a pool of players from the new generation who play with an aggressive mindset and without fear of failure.”
Akhtar said that if he is entrusted with the job, he wants to create match winners like Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad, who would become brands on their own.
“We need to start having players who have same mindset that our greats like Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram or Mushtaq Mohammad had.
“The fast bowlers should not have muscular gym-toned bodies but ones that is cricket specific. I want to have 15 players who are brands and stars and this can only be possible if they feel secure and can win matches with their performances.”