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'These State Of Affairs Are Really Sad'- Miandad Blasts PCB For Administrative Failure

image-lrq8vb38Mohsin Naqvi became the new PCB chief [X.com]

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad believes that the frequent changes in leadership within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), particularly in the aftermath of the 2023 cricket season, have resulted in the team's downfall. 

The tumultuous cricket season saw Pakistan initially securing the top spot in the ODI rankings, only to experience a drastic change in fortunes during the World Cup. In response to the team's disappointing performance, Babar Azam resigned as captain, making way for Shan Masood in Tests and Shaheen Afridi in T20Is. 

The team management also witnessed transformations, with Wahab Riaz assuming the role of chief selector and Mohammad Hafeez becoming the team director.

However, the changes weren't confined to the team alone, as the PCB underwent significant alterations. Zaka Ashraf replaced Najam Sethi as the head of the board, only to step down later, with Mohsin Naqvi taking charge.

Expressing his dismay at the continuous upheaval, Miandad remarked during the Sindh Premier League launch ceremony, 

"I have not seen cricket governance anywhere in the world like we see in Pakistan, and these state of affairs are really sad." 

He asserted that the lack of continuity in the cricket structure has raised concerns about the negative impact on player confidence.

Miandad highlighted the unusual frequency of appointments and changes in the cricketing landscape, stating, 

"I don't think anywhere such frequent appointments and changes in cricket are made, and it only means that we don't have continuity in our cricket structure, and more importantly, the players don't gain confidence."

His critique coincides with significant appointments post the ODI World Cup, including Shaheen and Shan being appointed as T20I and Test captains, respectively.

Miandad is worried that Pakistan is falling behind other teams due to the managerial decisions made by the cricket board. He lamented the lack of cricketing knowledge among decision-makers and the adverse effects on the overall structure of the country.

"Since last year, we have had a really bad time in terms of our team’s performances, and people who have no knowledge of cricket sit and take decisions which affect the entire structure in the country,"  he lamented.

The resignations of key figures like Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, and Andrew Puttick from their roles in the PCB further underscored Miandad's point. He emphasized the detrimental impact of the lack of continuity on the team's performance, a sentiment that other cricketing figures like Inzamam-ul-Haq have echoed in recent times.