Uncertainty surrounds Hafeez's long-term contract as Pak's director of cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board has been advised by the sports ministry not to proceed with a long-term contract for Mohammad Hafeez, the current director of cricket. Hafeez took over after the 50-over World Cup last year but faces uncertainty about an extended contract. The PCB submitted a long-term contract to the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination for approval, but the ministry recommended continuing with a short-term arrangement, which ends after the T20 series in New Zealand.