Wasim Akram Calls for Club Cricket Revival After Pakistan’s Test Defeats

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has pressed the revival of club cricket and greater consistency in team selection after Pakistan's defeats against England in the ongoing Test series.

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Speaking to the media in Lahore, Akram remarked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should provide its newly introduced domestic system at least three to four years to produce results. He additionally triggered concern over Pakistan's talent development, particularly in batting. Former England Captain Questions Saim Ayub's Place in Pakistan Test Team.

While acknowledging that the league had produced a number of bowlers, "PSL has completed 10 years, but not a single batter has emerged from it, " Akram remarked.

In practice, the former pacer remarked Pakistan's recent defeats against Bangladesh, both at home and away, had already highlighted deeper difficulties in the national setup.

"The alarm bells were already ringing, but no action was taken, " he remarked.

Akram continued that changing coaches would not solve the challenge unless the overall talent pool improved.

"Whatever the coach, even if you bring the best coach, I or Kirsten, the talent you have is the same, " he remarked.

He additionally questioned Pakistan's approach to team selection, saying the side needed stability rather than repeatedly bringing back the same players.

"The team should have consistency, but the same boys keep coming and going, " he remarked.

Akram stressed that Pakistan must rebuild its grassroots cricket structure, arguing that genuine talent should emerge through club cricket. "Talent has to come from club cricket, " he remarked.

He pressed the PCB to invest Rs. 100 million each in Karachi and Lahore to strengthen cricket at the grassroots level.

While red-ball cricket remains a major concern, according to Akram, Pakistan's white-ball team is at present in a better position.

"White-ball is fine, but red-ball is not. We face difficulties in that, " he remarked. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Ruled Out of President's Trophy.

Commenting on Pakistan's fast bowlers, Akram remarked they should be given enough time to develop before conclusions are drawn concerning their abilities.

Meanwhile, the former captain additionally questioned Shaheen Afridi's reduced pace, describing him as an experienced bowler whose presence remains notable in English conditions.

"If I were there, I would say I need Aaqib Javed. He has bowled well in England lately, " Akram stated.

He further stressed the importance of having variety in the pace attack, noting that Pakistan had previously succeeded in similar conditions by using different types of fast bowlers instead of relying on bowlers operating at similar speeds. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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