Shoaib Akhtar [Source: AFP]A few days earlier, Shoaib Akhtar, the former Pakistan cricketer and legendary pace bowler, was rumoured to take up a role in the Pakistan Cricket Board as the coaching staff. It came as a surprise for many since the bowler has often been harsh and critical of the board. The reports, however, have finally been addressed by Shoaib Akhtar himself, who has opened up on the possibility of joining the PCB.Shoaib Akhtar denies all rumours of joining the PCBAfter multiple management and coaching staffs stepped down from their roles following the disappointing England tour, the Mohsin Naqvi-led management reportedly asked Shoaib Akhtar to join the board in that particular capacity.However, recently speaking to the Pakistan media, Akhtar said he has no intentions of joining the PCB in any role whatsoever.“I have had no meeting, and I’m not interested in taking up any position whatsoever. I stand by my statement. I’ve been hearing all sorts of reports about me being made Chief Selector or taking up some other major role. It’s all fake news,” Akhtar stated.For the unaware, Shoaib Akhtar has only been associated with the Pakistan Cricket Board once since his retirement from the game in 2011.Also Read- [Watch] Shreyas Iyer Shows Care For Pakistan's Usman Khan In Asian Games FinalIn which role did Shoaib Akhtar serve the PCB earlier?Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar served as a paid advisor to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman in 2018. He was appointed to the position by then PCB chairman Najam Sethi, with the role involving advisory responsibilities to the board's leadership.However, Akhtar's tenure was short-lived as he was removed from the position in September 2018. Newly appointed PCB chairman Ehsan Mani dismissed the advisory panel, which included Akhtar and three other advisors, shortly after taking charge of the board.Apart from his advisory role, Akhtar was also linked with discussions for other prominent positions in Pakistan cricket, including the chief selector's role in 2020. However, those discussions did not result in an appointment.Also Read- Bangladesh Get Massive Najmul Hossain Shanto Boost Before Afghanistan Test
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