Rizwan, Imam set to lose Pakistan central contracts as Hesson backs youngsters
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing for a major overhaul of its 2026-27 central contracts. Head coach Mike Hesson has recommended contracts for 13 young players. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are likely to be dropped. Players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Fakhar Zaman may retain their contracts.
Why Hesson wants Pakistan's senior stars dropped
Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a significant number of young players for the PCB's central contracts for the 2026-27 season, while some experienced seniors, including Muhammad Rizwan and Imam ul Haq, are expected to be dropped. The new contracts will reward potential and adherence to fitness and skill improvement.
Rizwan, Imam set to lose Pakistan central contracts as Hesson backs youngsters
Pakistan's new central contracts could see a major shake-up as head coach Mike Hesson pushes for a youth infusion. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are set to miss out, while several promising youngsters are in line for rewards.
Pakistan cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has recommended the names of 13 young players for central contracts for the 2026-27 season. The PCB's central contracts are expected to be announced soon.
Rizwan, Imam likely to lose Pakistan central contracts as coach Hesson backs young players
New Delhi: Pakistan all-format head coach Mike Hesson has recommended several young players for consideration in the PCB’s central contracts for the 2026-27 season. A well-informed PCB source told PTI that Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Hasan Nawaz, Akif Javed, Ali Reza, Ahsan Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Razaullah, Azan Avais, Imran Randhawa, Abdullah Fazal and Ghazi Ghori are likely to be included in the new central contracts. Besides the…
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