After Pakistan’s disappointing 2026 T20 World Cup, Aleem Dar resigned from the selection committee amid criticism. PCB fines players and faces ongoing selection issues.
"Ego-Driven Management" – Fans React After Aleem Dar Resigns Following Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 Exit | Image Source - AFP
Pakistan Cricket in Turmoil After T20 World Cup: The Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Green failed miserably in the tournament and couldn't reach the semi-final stage. Following Pakistan's exit from the marquee tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fined all the players PKR 5 million, which is about US$ 18,000, for their dismal showing.
Now, according to several reports, former ICC umpire Aleem Dar, who joined PCB’s revamped selection committee in October 2024, has officially resigned from his position on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. This move comes when the Pakistani cricket team is receiving criticism from all around the world.
It is not unusual in Pakistan cricket that, after poor performances, members, players, or coaches associated with PCB resign or are removed. Aleem Dar was one of the high-profile names picked for the restructured selection committee back in 2024, after Pakistan suffered a humiliating innings and 47-run defeat to England despite scoring over 500 runs in the first innings.
Dar was one of four out of five selectors retained by the management, alongside Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, and Aaqib Javed. The only change was Usman Hashmi replacing Hassan Cheema as the data analyst. However, after the national team’s poor showing in the major tournament, another selector has resigned.
Aqib Javed and Asad Shafiq stay on the committee, with Usman Hashmi advising. Aleem Dar resigned amid pressure after Pakistan’s inconsistent form.
Check how fans reacted to the big news:
Big Breaking From Pakistan 🚨
— Nil Gade (@Gade1603) March 2, 2026
Aleem Dar the International ICC Umpire after retirement was PCB selection committee member 😂🤣😝
This is the level of Pakistan Cricket 😂@yousaf1788 https://t.co/3GH6lRaflY pic.twitter.com/HnRR5qXBRS
Just watched paktv journalist's video on yt who's quiet authentic, said Aleem Dar was the one who opposed Aqib Javed's decisions and was also against Shadab's inclusion and sabse shocking baat, Sikandar Bakht was involved in all this and had input lol https://t.co/atLxwyH8Iw
— Bisma. (@aclockworkcutie) March 2, 2026
Aleem Dar has resigned from the Pakistan’s selection committee..
— The Cricket Buzz (@Cricket_7275) March 2, 2026
Miss him Always! pic.twitter.com/cgWctrOTX0
Aleem Dar has resigned from the Pakistan’s selection committee. (Qadir Khawaja) pic.twitter.com/KPGiuEmv7l
— Sohaib Talks Cricket (@Sohaib66634213) March 2, 2026
Aleem Dar resigned because he knows you can’t fix a system that doesn't want to be fixed. Mohsin Naqvi is busy fining players 50 Lakhs while the real 'clueless' people are the ones he’s taking advice from. Pakistan cricket deserves better than this ego driven management. 🚨📉
— Ashutosh Rai 🇮🇳 (@ashupedia) March 2, 2026
Aleem Dar has resigned from the selection committee of Pakistan cricket team. He has submitted his resignation to the PCB authorities. #PCB #Pakistancricket pic.twitter.com/0jamJ7iNXe
— Muhammad_ishfaq_05 (@Tanhalarki05) March 2, 2026
BAD NEWS FOR PAKISTAN 🚨
— World li (@WorldL62511) March 2, 2026
• 🇵🇰 Aleem Dar has resigned from the Pakistan’s selection committee.....See more pic.twitter.com/eeUaK60y7b
Aleem Dar, 56, had an illustrious career officiating 448 international matches over more than 20 years. He retired at the end of Pakistan’s 2024-25 domestic season and has been a key member of the ICC Elite and International Panels since 2003. He won the David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year three times in his career.
