Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its handling of the national team’s poor performance in the World Cup 2023. Kaneria suggested that the PCB’s focus on politics rather than cricket has led to a decline in the team’s morale.
In a tweet, Kaneria compared Pakistan to Afghanistan, stating that while the Afghan team focuses more on cricket, Pakistan is distracted by geopolitics. He also highlighted the controversy surrounding the release of Babar Azam’s personal chats and the alleged involvement of former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq in a player management company.
Kaneria believes that these off-field controversies, along with the constant issuance of removal warnings to the captain, have contributed to the team’s poor performance. He called for major changes in both the PCB and the team.
The criticism comes at a time when Babar Azam’s captaincy is being questioned, and it is speculated that he may lose his role as the team’s ODI skipper after the World Cup. The selectors and team management are reportedly considering giving opportunities to new players and making significant changes to the squad.
Regardless of the outcome of Pakistan’s remaining World Cup matches, it seems that Babar Azam’s position as captain is in jeopardy. The team may also see several other players being dropped as the selectors aim to revamp the squad.
Overall, Kaneria’s comments reflect the discontent among fans and former players regarding the PCB’s handling of the team’s performance and the need for significant changes within the organization.
