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Criticism of Pakistan cricket management and structure

Overview

Criticism has emerged regarding the management and structural direction of Pakistan cricket. Former player Mohammad Amir raised concerns about the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to reinstate Babar Azam as Test captain, suggesting it adds “unnecessary pressure” to the batter. Amir also pointed to issues with “workload management” regarding pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, noting his struggles with pace and injury.

Expanding on systemic issues, former captain Azhar Ali attributed the national team’s declining Test performance to the decline of departmental cricket, which he described as a vital ‘nursery’ for talent. Ali criticized the PCB for inconsistent management and a lack of long-term stability, specifically citing the exclusion of departments like WPDA and Sahir Associates from the upcoming domestic season due to new regulatory requirements.

Entities

WPDA · Mohammad Amir · Babar Azam · Pakistan Cricket Board · Sahir Associates

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Azhar Ali blames PCB management and departmental cricket decline for Pakistan's poor performance

    Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali blames the decline in national cricket performance on the weakening of departmental cricket and inconsistent management by the PCB.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Pakistan cricket under scrutiny as captaincy decision and bowler workload draw criticism

    Mohammad Amir says reinstating Babar Azam as Test captain adds pressure and blames poor workload management for Shaheen Afridi’s dip in form.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · samacharnama.com