The lack of involvement of former Pakistan greats in the growth of country’s cricket has been criticised a lot in recent times and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have taken the allegations pretty seriously now as they have appointed former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as their brand ambassador.

Akhtar, who has previously been critical of Najam Sethi during his time as chairman. In 2013, Shoaib said that Pakistan cricket had declined under Sethi and that he needed to understand he was now “a chairman and not a TV anchor”.

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In 2015, after Pakistan’s heavy defeat to West Indies in the World Cup, Akhtar laid blame on Sethi and the entire PCB management. Adding to the same, he had several clashes with the PCB as a player during a 14-year career.

Shoaib’s role in PCB will be far from just enhancing the board with his name but to work closely with the board members and lend his expert opinion. On Friday, Najam Sethi himself made the announcement on Twitter and Akhtar replied with a thanking note.

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Here is what Sethi posted on Twitter: “Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed Advisor to Chairman on Cricket Affairs/Brand Ambassador PCB”.

Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed Advisor to Chairman on Cricket Affairs/Brand Ambassador PCB

— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 16, 2018

Akhtar, who holds the record for the fastest ball delivered in recorded cricket history (100.2 mph). He responded positively to the announcement, saying he wanted “to take Pakistan cricket to the next level”.

Looking forward to work with @najamsethi and #pcb to take PAKISTAN cricket to the next level. https://t.co/MT4sNhlXtT

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 16, 2018

“Looking forward to work with @najamsethi and #pcb to take PAKISTAN cricket to the next level,” Akhtar wrote in further response to Sethi’s tweet.

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Am honored to be chosen for these positions in @TheRealPCB ,will work with same passion as i did when playing.Thank you once again!#ShoaibAkhtar #PCB #BrandAmbassador #Advisor

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 16, 2018

The devastating Pakistan pacer also played in IPL during the peak of his career and later mentored Lahore Qalandars in the latest season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). Now, he will try his level best to take Pakistan cricket to a different level.