The Pakistan Cricket Board denies making appointments

Peshawar, March 6: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in a surprise move, denied on Monday the appointments made by the board and announced by its chairman while talking to the reporters here on Sunday.

The PCB director, Yawar Saeed, issued a clarification which read: "In view of the changes in The Management, those which have appeared in the press this morning, I would like to mention, that presently status quo is being maintained.

"At the moment, there are no management reshuffles. Various slots and positions of the team and administration are under strong deliberations.

Reportedly, the chairman of the PCB has been quoted out of context. "Whatever the outcome of these deliberations, will be communicated to the media officially by the board."

However, Dawn's report about Javed Miandad's appointment was based on Lt. Gen. Tauqir Zia's detailed briefing to the journalists.

On the specific instructions of the general, Javed Miandad had given his reaction to the media on his appointment as new coach. The general had announced last week that the announcements regarding the captain and manager for future tours would be made on March 5 at Peshawar.