Pakistan selector resigns, upset with Babar Azam’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad, Mike Hesson’s powers
Pakistan selector and former umpire Aleem Dar has submitted his resignation following the team’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Ali Agha and co. were knocked out of the tournament in the Super 8 stage after losing one match and a game being washed out, resulting in them being unable to go past New Zealand owing to poor net run-rate. Reports have claimed that Dar was unhappy with head coach Mike Hesson being given complete authority in terms of selections and hence decided to end his association with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Aleem Dar resigns as Pakistan selector As per news agency PTI, a source claimed that the PCB is yet to accept Dar’s resignation. He was on the selection committee which also comprises of Asad Shafique and Aaqib Javed. The source claimed that the former umpire had been very upset when Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026 was selected and that he had resisted the inclusion of Babar Azam and Shadab Khan but it was Hesson who wanted them in the side. “ ...