In the aftermath of Pakistan’s 194-run loss to England in the Lord’s Test, the PCB sent seven players home, along with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul . Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has opened up on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to send seven players home mid-series during the ongoing tour of England. The decision was heavily criticised within Pakistan cricket circles, but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insisted that the board had no regrets whatsoever about the move.
Speaking on Furqan Bhatti’s YouTube channel, Akram suggested that the PCB’s decision reflected a clear lack of communication, adding that the entire situation was embarrassing for the board, the players and the captain.
Joe Root (62) and Jordan (59) scored half centuries as England chased down the 130-run target after Mohammad Abbas’ early strikes put the hosts under pressure. But the unscathed 128-run partnership from the No.3 and No.4 sealed the deal for the Three Lions for an eight-wicket win, which saw them sweep Pakistan 3-0.
When seven players and two coaches return in the middle of a tour, it’s embarrassing for the team and the captain and it also shows there is a lack of communication,” said Akram. “Consistency is the key, of course, but for how long? Akram insisted that Pakistan still have enough talent to compete with the top teams at present, having observed this closely during his time with various Pakistan Super League franchises.
