LAHORE: A surprisingly welcome move by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as the board appointed veteran batsman Younis Khan and Test skipper Misbahul Haq as Advisors on Cricket Affairs to PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in the Board of Governors’ (BoG) meeting in Lahore.
Misbah and Younis were picked among the big names of of Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and even Ramiz Raja.
It was decided that the duo, as and when required, may be invited to BoG meetings for their expert opinion.
On this occasion skipper of Test side Misbah said want to play against India before retirement.
“We’re giving importance to people who are playing cricket, and that is why Misbah and Younus have been named the Advisors on Cricket Affairs,” said Shaharyar.
The BoG also approved the annual budget, which included the series against India as well. However, Shaharyar clarified that if the series does not materialise, the board would approve a new budget.
