Wasim Akram Slams PCB for Chaos and Poor Team Performance

Legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its chaotic management and poor handling of the national cricket team. Akram's criticism stems from the PCB's recent history of frequent leadership changes and inconsistent decision-making, which he believes has hindered the team's performance.

Akram highlighted the fact that the PCB has seen four chairmen in the past year, a period of unprecedented instability. He argued that such frequent changes create an environment of uncertainty and prevent the team from establishing a consistent approach. "How can the team be consistent when they have had four chairmen in one year?" Akram questioned.

The former pace great also criticized the PCB's handling of the captaincy issue. After Pakistan's disappointing exit from the 2023 ODI World Cup, Babar Azam was replaced by Shaheen Afridi as captain in T20I cricket. However, Afridi's tenure was short-lived, as he lost a T20I series against New Zealand and was replaced by Azam once again.

Akram believes that the PCB should have given Afridi more time to prove himself as captain. "If you have made Afridi the captain, give him a year," he said. "People make fun of us in world cricket. They don't get it."

Akram expressed his relief at being disconnected from the PCB, stating that it is a "blessing in disguise" to be away from the "criticism and politics" that surround the organization.

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