{"id":144328,"date":"2024-09-29T13:19:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T13:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/29\/major-blow-for-pakistan-legend-resigns-just-before-england-series\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T13:19:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T13:19:09","slug":"major-blow-for-pakistan-legend-resigns-just-before-england-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/29\/major-blow-for-pakistan-legend-resigns-just-before-england-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Blow For Pakistan! Legend Resigns Just Before England Series"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pakistan cricket team faces a massive setback ahead of their crucial three-match Test series against England in October, which is vital for both teams’ hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final.<\/p>\n

Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Yousuf, who was part of a broad-based national selection committee, has unexpectedly resigned, leaving the team in a difficult position as they prepare for this high-stakes PAK vs ENG Test series.<\/p>\n

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PAK vs ENG three-match Test series is scheduled to kickstart from October 7 onwards at the Multan International Cricket Stadium in Pakistan’s Punjab.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yousuf, in his post on X (Twitter), wrote, “I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I announce my resignation as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and I am proud to have contributed to the growth and success of Pakistan Cricket.
I have immense faith in the talent and\u2026<\/p>\n


\n\u2014 Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) September 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mohammad Yusuf’s resignation doesn’t come as a surprise to those familiar with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) setup as frequent changes in board and team management are common.<\/p>\n

He had been associated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in various roles since last year, including serving as the team’s batting coach and offering his expertise to Pakistan cricket during critical phases.<\/p>\n

Who is Mohammad Yusuf?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mohammad Yusuf, one of Pakistan’s most successful and celebrated cricketers, boasts an impressive career. The 50-year-old cricketing legend scored 7,530 runs in 90 Test matches, including 24 centuries, and 9,720 runs in 288 ODIs, with 15 centuries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n