Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of national team physio Cliff Deacon and has decided to appoint a new physio.
According to reports, the board has decided to replace Cliff Deacon because officials are unhappy with his performance regarding players’ fitness management.
Sources said the PCB has already informed Cliff Deacon about his future with the team.
It is worth mentioning that the PCB had issued advertisements last month for the positions of Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and Specialist Physiotherapist.
Cliff Deacon is currently serving as the physio of the Pakistan national cricket team. However, after a series of injuries and fitness issues affecting several national players in recent months, his performance has come under scrutiny.
Pakistan Squad for Australia ODI series
Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series against Australia national cricket team.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the ODI series against Australia, while Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Roheel Nazir have been included in the squad.
Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem have returned to the national side. Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Shamyl Hussain and Sufiyan Muqeem are also part of the 16-member squad for the Australia series. Muhammad Ghazi Ghori and Roheel Nazir have been included as wicketkeeper-batters.
Usman Khan was not considered for the Australia ODI series due to illness. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will continue their rehabilitation programs due to injuries.
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan national cricket team and Australia will be played from May 30 to June 4 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
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