PCB Chief Faces Intense Criticism After New Zealand Loss
Kamran Akmal has strongly criticized PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s crushing defeat to New Zealand. The former wicketkeeper batter has demanded that Naqvi step down if he cannot improve the performance of the national team. Pakistan’s recent losses have added fuel to the growing discontent among cricket fans and experts.
Kamran Akmal Urges Immediate Action
In his fiery YouTube message, Kamran Akmal expressed his disappointment. He pointed out that the current state of Pakistan cricket is shameful. Akmal urged the PCB chairman to resign if he cannot bring the necessary improvements. He emphasized that Naqvi’s failure to manage the team properly would damage his reputation even further.
Pakistan’s Poor Performance Against New Zealand
Pakistan’s disastrous showing in the second ODI against New Zealand raised serious concerns. Despite reducing New Zealand to 132/5, Pakistan’s bowlers failed to capitalize. Mitchell Hay and Muhammad Abbas rescued New Zealand with powerful knocks, pushing them to a total of 292/8. Akmal criticized Pakistan’s bowlers for their poor line and length and suggested that a major change in the bowling department is needed.
Time for Change in Pakistan’s Cricket Strategy
Akmal pointed out that if Pakistan bowlers cannot perform on pitches that offer bounce and swing, they are unlikely to succeed on more difficult surfaces. He criticized the bowling attack for being unprepared and undisciplined. He called for new talent to be injected into the team to fix these issues.
Batting Failures Add to Pakistan’s Woes
The batting lineup also faced major criticism. Pakistan were quickly reduced to 65/6 in the 21st over. Faheem Ashraf’s counterattack, where he scored 73 runs off 80 balls, helped Pakistan reach a somewhat respectable total of 208. However, Akmal highlighted the team’s lack of resilience, particularly after Babar Azam’s departure.
PCB Chairman’s Leadership Questioned
Akmal concluded by emphasizing that Pakistan’s cricketing future is at a crossroads. He believes that unless there is significant change in the leadership and structure of the team, Pakistan’s cricket will continue to face setbacks. The time has come for the PCB chairman to either improve the team or step down to prevent further damage.
