Pakistan cricket has become a focal point of discussion in recent months, but the results tell a different story. Despite significant changes in coaching staff, player selections, and leadership, the state of cricket in Pakistan seems to be deteriorating. Recently, the national team faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in their backyard, followed by another disheartening loss in the first Test against England.
In that match, Pakistan posted an impressive first-innings total of 556 runs, yet still succumbed to a defeat by an innings and 47 runs, highlighting a deep-rooted problem within the team’s structure and strategy. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has spoken candidly about the situation, emphasizing that the players should not bear the brunt of the blame for the team’s performances.
Instead, he points to the cricket board’s mismanagement as the real issue. Following the loss to England, the Pakistan team made several drastic changes, including dropping key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah ahead of the second Test.
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Nasser Hussain remarked on the chaotic nature of the selection process in Pakistan cricket, stating, “The issue is not Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, or Naseem Shah. The problem lies behind the scenes in the way Pakistan cricket runs. I read that there were 26 different selectors; in another source, it said 27. Nobody can keep track. How many have England had? Two or three, maybe.”
He further explained that constant changes in selectors, coaches, and captains create an environment where long-term planning is impossible. “No successful business or sports team operates this way. When you function with short-term thinking, you show up unprepared, and by the time you lose the first Test, you’re already scrambling for solutions,” Nasser Hussain commented during a discussion with Michael Atherton.
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His views resonated with former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram, who expressed agreement on social media. “I think finally the boys are on to something here,” Akram tweeted, supporting the call for stability within the team. As Pakistan prepares for the second Test against England, commencing on October 15, the spotlight remains on the team’s leadership and strategic direction, with fans hoping for a turnaround in fortunes.
I think finally boys are on too something here 🤪 https://t.co/AbKlRYXnL4
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 14, 2024
