Wasim Akram Calls Pakistan Team’s Mid-Tour Changes ‘Embarrassing’

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has triggered concern over poor communication within the national team, calling it "embarrassing" when players and coaches leave a tour midway.

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• Coaches may change, but the core players remain largely the same, he continued.

Speaking during a recent interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti, Akram remarked Pakistan's difficulties were not due to a lack of talent but pointed to inconsistency and communication problems within the team setup. Young Pakistani Fast Bowler Joins Unwanted List on Test Debut.

"Consistency is the key, of course, but for how long? When seven players and two coaches return in the middle of a tour, it is embarrassing for the team and the captain, and it additionally indicates there is a lack of communication, " he noted.

Akram remarked he had closely observed Pakistan's players through his involvement with Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams over the past four to five years and believed the country had enough talent to perform well.

"In my view, the talent is there. Coaches may change, but the core players remain largely the same, " he continued.

In practice, the former fast bowler additionally called on greater stability in Pakistan's domestic cricket structure, saying authorities should allow the system enough time to produce results instead of repeatedly making changes. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Seek More Time to Answer NCCIA Questions.

` "Everyone has to offer the system at least three to four years. Whoever comes in next should avoid constantly changing the first-class structure. Offer it four to five years, and then you will see the results, " Akram stated.

He additionally stressed the need to strengthen grassroots cricket by reviving club, school, and college competitions to ensure a steady supply of players for the national setup.

"We need to revive club cricket as well as school and college cricket. If grassroots cricket disappears, where will the talent come from? The PCB only takes players after they reach a certain stage, " he continued. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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