Just days after assuming dual role of coach-cum-selector for Pakistan, former skipper Misbah-ul-Haq anunced ban of biryani and junk food for national side, according to media reports. Pakistani side led by Sarfaraz Ahmed came under severe criticism during World Cup for t being able to maintain ir fitness and were deemed as most ‘unfit’ side in tournament. In dition to this, several members of Pakistan team were spotted spending long nights at an outdoor restaurant eating pizza and burgers a day prior to ir match in World Cup, worsening situation for team.  Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was caught yawning on camera after play resumed after rain h stopped play in 47th over of Indian innings. Netizens h a field day over visual, asking if he h Chicken Biriyani during break, while those on or side h demanded that he be sacked and called it a ‘shame.’ 

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Misbah-ul-Haq bans biryani in Pakistani camp

Former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has alrey cracked whip after taking over reins of team from former coach Mickey Arthur. Tightening ose around Pakistan team, Misbah-ul-Haq anunced that biryani, sweets and or junk food will be banned for entire team for next two weeks. In dition to this, new coach has also me it mandatory to include barbecue and protein-rich food in diet of team and has me it clear that same pattern should be followed in domestic league as well as national camps in Pakistan. Furr, Misbah-ul-Haq also revealed that a logbook of players’ fitness will be maintained and monitored on a regular basis and that players who are unfit will be shown doors, according to local media reports. 

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Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at Misbah ul Haq

Misbah ul Haq was appointed as he coach as well as chief selector by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). PCB h sacked n he coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood and batting coach Grant Flower. Apart from Misbah ul Haq, former fast bowling legend Waqar Younis has been appointed as Pakistan team's bowling coach by PCB. Meanwhile, PCB have also confirmed that Misbah will be national team's he coach for three years. After Misbah's appointment as he coach, Shoaib Akhtar came forward to make fun of his former Pakistan team-mate but in a light-hearted manner. Taking to micro-blogging site, Shoaib Akhtar congratulated former skipper for his new role of he coach as well as chief selector of Pakistan. At same time, Shoaib Akhtar jokingly said that he was surprised about Misbah t being appointed Chairman PCB as well. Akhtar n ded that he was just kidding and really hoped that ex-batsman does wonders like before.

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Misbah ul Haq's cricketing career

Misbah ul Haq h me his international debut way back in 2001 when Shoaib Akhtar was in prime of his life. In his 16-year career, Misbah represented Pakistan in 75 Tests, 162 ODI's and 39 T20Is. He scored a handy kck against India in inaugural edition of ICC World T20 in 2007 (final) and ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 (semi-final). However, his team ended up on losing side on both occasions. Misbah ul Haq h led Pakistan to summit of ICC Test rankings in 2016 after which he hung up his boots. 

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