<p>Former test batsman Mohammad Wasim has been appointed Pakistan's chief selector, succeeding Misbah-ul-Haq, until the 2023 World Cup in India, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Misbah juggled dual roles for over a year before vacating the chief selector's post last month to focus on his job as Pakistan's head coach.</p>.<p>"Wasim's appointment is also part of our strategy to groom, develop and provide leadership opportunities to our talented cricketers," Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Wasim Khan said in a statement.</p>.<p>Currently the head coach of the Northern Cricket Association, Wasim's first assignment will be to select the Pakistan side for the home series against South Africa next month.</p>.<p>"We have a busy 2021 year ahead and I will focus on being positive on selections that not only address our short-term needs but also fulfil our long-term ambitions," Wasim, 43, said.</p>.<p>"We have immense talent in Pakistan and it is important that they are given opportunities." </p>
<p>Former test batsman Mohammad Wasim has been appointed Pakistan's chief selector, succeeding Misbah-ul-Haq, until the 2023 World Cup in India, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Misbah juggled dual roles for over a year before vacating the chief selector's post last month to focus on his job as Pakistan's head coach.</p>.<p>"Wasim's appointment is also part of our strategy to groom, develop and provide leadership opportunities to our talented cricketers," Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Wasim Khan said in a statement.</p>.<p>Currently the head coach of the Northern Cricket Association, Wasim's first assignment will be to select the Pakistan side for the home series against South Africa next month.</p>.<p>"We have a busy 2021 year ahead and I will focus on being positive on selections that not only address our short-term needs but also fulfil our long-term ambitions," Wasim, 43, said.</p>.<p>"We have immense talent in Pakistan and it is important that they are given opportunities." </p>