Misbah's poor team selection to cost dearly again.

Byline: Mohsin Ali

ISLAMABAD -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Selector Misbah-ul-Haq has made pathetic team selection against Bangladesh for the upcoming three-match T20I series starting from January 24 in Lahore.

The PCB had given Misbah three roles of chief selector, head coach and batting consultant, but he has proved himself super flop in all the roles so far while neither PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani nor CEO Wasim Khan bothered to take notice of his nepotism. After Sri Lankan team's drubbing, Misbah might be reprimanded and given peace of mind, but the PCB top brass looked more busy in enjoying international tours and working on getting rid of all those, who could pose challenge to their unlimited powers.

Under Misbah, the team has been declining fast. He has neither any experience of coaching nor of selection but the PCB was in a hurry to appoint him to cover their shortcomings. Ever since Misbah has been appointed for three roles, Pakistani team selection has remained talk of the town, as his pathetic decisions have already drawn lot of stir. Misbah's nepotism has already cost Pakistan team dearly against England, Australia and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan won Test match but due to extraordinary performances by individuals. Abid Ali deserved a place in national team since long, but Misbah kept him deprived and when Abid finally got his chance, he showed his potential with sensational and consistent performances. Fawad Alam also got nod of approval for his superb domestic performances but he was once again deprived of...