Pakistan Test all-rounder Aamir Jamal has raised concerns over the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) and national selectors’ silence regarding his future in the team.
In an interview with a local sports outlet, the 29-year-old expressed disappointment at not being kept in the loop about selection plans.
“So far, I haven’t had any conversation with anyone regarding my role in future plans. I also need clarity—if I’m not part of the selectors’ consideration, at least be honest about it,” Jamal remarked.
Jamal, who has recently recovered from injury, made it clear that fitness is not an issue anymore.
“I’m 100% fit now. I’ve been bowling with full rhythm, managing my workload, and I’m ready to serve Pakistan in any format. If the plan is to use me in just one format, I have no issue with that—playing for Pakistan in any capacity is always an honor,” he said.
The right-arm pacer also recalled a recent instance during the West Indies Test series where poor communication left him disappointed. He revealed that he turned down a full Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season after being told he was in contention for the West Indies tour. However, he later discovered through a press release that he had been omitted due to “workload management.”
“Nobody informed me directly. Had they just told me that I was being rested or that they wanted to test other combinations, I would’ve respected that. But finding out from a press release was disheartening,” Jamal shared.
Highlighting the broader problem, Jamal emphasized that transparent communication should be a priority in professional sports.
“As a player, when you’re active and ready, a lack of communication creates unnecessary frustration. It should be the management’s responsibility to keep players informed. I still don’t understand why there is such a communication gap,” he concluded.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Jamal’s contributions in the red-ball format remain impressive. In just eight Test appearances, he has scored 352 runs with two half-centuries and picked up 21 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.
