Former Pakistan men’s team director Mike Hesson has clarified he was not involved in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decisions regarding Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul. The PCB recently removed Sarfaraz as captain in all formats and did not include either player in their central contracts for the upcoming year. Hesson, who left his role in January, stated he had no say in the contract list or captaincy changes made after his departure. He emphasized his focus during his tenure was on building a long-term strategy and identifying future players. Hesson’s statement comes amidst speculation linking him to the contentious decisions, which have drawn criticism from fans and former players. He maintains his position was strictly advisory and did not extend to final selection calls after his contract ended. The PCB has yet to publicly address the specific reasons for excluding the experienced duo.