ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday seeking action against chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and chief selector of the national team for their poor performance in the on-going World Cup.

The petitioner, a local citizen, also requested the court to direct the authorities to make the inquiries related to alleged grouping within the team public.

The petition cited ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination, PCB chairman and chief selector as respondents.

A part of it stated: “the instant petition has been filed to invoke extra-ordinary constitutional jurisdiction of this Hon’ble Court for taking all such steps, that are deemed necessary, to curb the evils of nepotism, favoritism, despotism, corruption, and mal-administration in the national cricket board.”It also raised some questions related to the selection of the team players.

Published in Dawn, June 23rd, 2019