Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Former Pakistan Test Captain Azhar Ali Resigns After Sarfaraz Ahmed's Appointment
Azhar Ali, a former Pakistan Test captain, resigned from his roles in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after another former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, was given control of the Pakistan Shaheens and under-19 teams.
Azhar felt his responsibilities were taken away without his consent and was frustrated with the PCB's working style.
Azhar Ali resigned from PCB roles as selector and head of youth development
Resignation follows Sarfaraz Ahmed's appointment as head of Pakistan Shaheens and under-19 teams
Azhar felt his responsibilities were taken away without consent
He was frustrated with PCB's red-tape style of working
Sarfaraz's appointment was made without discussing with Azhar
- Who
- Azhar Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed
- What
- Azhar Ali resigned from PCB roles
- When
- Earlier this week
- Where
- Pakistan Cricket Board
- Why
- Due to frustration with PCB's working style and feeling that responsibilities were taken away
Azhar Ali's Stance
PCB's Stance
Responsibilities
Azhar Ali's Stance
Feels responsibilities were taken away without consent
PCB's Stance
Appointed Sarfaraz Ahmed to run Shaheens and under-19 teams
- Position
- Former Pakistan Test Captain
- Resigned Roles
- Selector and Head of Youth Development, PCB
- Reason for Resignation
- Frustration with PCB's working style and responsibilities taken away