Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticised the foremost modifications made to the group in the midst of its England tour, calling the scenario “embarrassing” and pointing to a scarcity of communication inside the setup.
Akram stated Pakistan want extra consistency and higher communication in the event that they need to enhance their performances.
“Consistency is the important thing, in fact, however for the way lengthy? When seven gamers and two coaches return in the midst of a tour, it’s embarrassing for the group and the captain, and it additionally exhibits there’s a lack of communication,” Akram stated whereas talking to YouTuber Furqan Bhatti.
Akram believes Pakistan nonetheless have sufficient expertise to compete on the highest stage. He stated his expertise with Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) groups has given him an in depth take a look at the nation’s gamers.
“I’ve been concerned within the PSL with these groups for the previous 4 to 5 years, so I’ve seen the scenario intently. In my opinion, the expertise is there. Coaches might change, however the core gamers stay largely the identical,” he stated.
‘Give the system 4 to 5 years’
The previous Pakistan captain additionally requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to provide the home system sufficient time to supply outcomes as an alternative of constructing common modifications.
“Everybody has to provide the system not less than three to 4 years. Whoever is available in subsequent ought to keep away from continually altering the first-class construction. Give it 4 to 5 years, after which you will note the outcomes,” he stated.
Akram additionally confused the necessity to strengthen cricket on the grassroots stage. He known as for higher give attention to membership, college and faculty cricket to make sure a gentle provide of expertise.
“We have to revive membership cricket in addition to college and faculty cricket. If grassroots cricket disappears, the place will the expertise come from? The PCB solely takes gamers after they attain a sure stage,” Akram added.
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Robinson places Pakistan in serious trouble
In the meantime, Pakistan’s issues on the England tour continued at Edgbaston as Ollie Robinson struck twice in his opening over on Thursday.
Robinson, man of the match within the first two Checks, took a wicket with the primary ball of Pakistan’s second innings and struck once more three deliveries later.
Pakistan reached 52-2 earlier than rain introduced an early finish to play on day two. They nonetheless wanted 268 runs to make England bat once more.