: 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

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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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