Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif refused to mince his phrases whereas criticising the group after their earlier-than-expected exit from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan did not make it out of the group for the primary time within the event's historical past, ending third in Group A after dropping to India and T20 World Cup debutants USA. Captain Babar Azam and the gamers have confronted some robust criticism from former Pakistan gamers, however Latif refused to position the blame fully on the group.
Latif mentioned there’s a lack of unity within the group and there are stories of factionalism. He believes the issue is inside the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“When you flip again the clock, we performed two World Cups, one in Dubai (2021) and the opposite in Australia (2022), the group was virtually the identical, this time there have been 3 or possibly 4 modifications. Plainly the perspective has modified this time. Within the previous occasions, the gamers of Pakistan have been united. I’ve at all times mentioned that there are a number of gamers who wish to play, however those that encourage the gamers to play correctly are lacking and are missing,” Latif mentioned on his YouTube channel.
Latif mentioned the dressing room dynamics have been affected because of frequent energy modifications within the PCB. He mentioned the gamers want a steady setting.
He mentioned, “How folks really feel and behave within the dressing room is at all times the deciding issue. When there’s a change within the prime officers/administration, the teaching workers additionally modifications. This could not occur, the dressing room ought to stay steady. All cricket boards, particularly the Take a look at taking part in international locations, have ready effectively for the T20 World Cup, besides Pakistan. Training performs an necessary function as to who your president is, who he’s speaking to.”
Other than this, Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten's remark about lack of unity within the group additionally went viral.
Pakistani journalist Ihtisham ul Haq quoted Gary Kirsten as saying: “There isn’t a unity within the Pakistan group. They name it a group however it isn’t a group. They don’t seem to be supporting one another; everyone is remoted, left and proper. I’ve labored with many groups however I’ve by no means seen such a state of affairs”.
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