Top Focus/ 'If the committee finds me not guilty..': Inzamam-ul-Haq speaks out on PCB's probe against him

Inzamam-ul-Haq resigned from the post of Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday. The former Pakistani batsman was appointed this year only as the chairman of the selection committee. Pakistan have endured a poor campaign so far in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

3 things you need to know 

• Pakistan have just four points in the World Cup so far
• They have not been at their best
• Babar Azam and Co. will now face Bangladesh

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Inzamam-ul-Haq opened up on his resignation from PCB selector's post

It has now emerged that PCB formed a five-member committee to look into allegations of ‘conflict of interest’ regarding the team selection process. As per Pakistani media reports, Inzamam holds a stake in “Yazo International Limited” and Talha Rehmani happens to be the owner of the company. Rehmani who is also a popular sports agent currently represents the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Inzamam said, I am stepping down from the post to offer the PCB the opportunity to conduct a transparent inquiry about the conflict of interest allegations raised in the media. If the committee finds me not guilty, I will resume my role as the chief selector.

As quoted by SAMAA TV the former Pakistan player admitted an investigation committee has been formed and he felt the moral responsibility to quit from his post. 

"People speak without research. If you're going to point fingers at me, raise questions on me, it is better I resign. If PCB wants to investigate me, I am available. People are talking [about me] without having any kind of proof, if there is any, then bring it. I have asked the PCB to do the same. I have no connection with the player agent company, these types of accusations hurt me," Inzamam said.

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PCB opened up investigation against Inzamam-ul-Haq

A statement from the PCB read, "Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set up a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations in respect of conflict of interest reported in the media pertaining to the team selection process.

The committee will submit its report and any recommendations to the PCB Management in an expeditious manner." Pakistan are in dire need of a win and will face Bangladesh in a must-win clash at the Eden Gardens.