{
  "id": 5762642,
  "title": "More drama in Pakistan cricket: Mohsin Naqvi's PCB likely to remove chief selector Aaqib Javed in 'clean-up' exercise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/more-drama-in-pakistan-cricket-mohsin-naqvis-pcb-likely-to-remove",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/more-drama-pakistan-cricket-mohsin-103700575.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly set to remove chief selector Aaqib Javed from the national selection committee, as part of a strategic clean-up exercise within the organization, according to PTI news agency. This follows the recent ousting of senior players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha from the English tour. The decision has sparked questions about Pakistan's selection policy and management under the PCB. Sources suggest Aaqib may be reassigned to his role as Director Development at Lahore High Performance Centre. The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly keen on a clean-up and could initiate changes within the selection committee. Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has already indicated his willingness to step down from the committee. The PCB has summoned all committee members to explain their choices for the England tour and the selection policy criteria. Pakistan's recent loss to England has highlighted the need for reform, with the team suffering heavy defeats in both matches.",
  "summary": "The development comes days after senior players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha were sent home from England. The decision has raised questions over Pakistan's selection policy and team management.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "More drama in Pakistan cricket: PCB to remove chief selector in 'clean-up' exercise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/more-drama-in-pakistan-cricket-pcb-to-remove-chief-selector-in-clean",
        "published": "2026-09-05T05:07:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Nothing’s changed’: Hayden on chaos in Pakistan cricket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/nothings-changed-hayden-on-chaos-in-pakistan-cricket",
        "published": "2026-09-05T08:12:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}