In a scathing rebuke directed at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), cricketing stalwart Javed Miandad decried the pervasive political influence within the board, lambasting its role in the purportedly unjust treatment of the recently relinquished captain, Babar Azam.
Expressing his dismay over the intrusion of non-cricketing figures in pivotal decisions, Miandad articulated concern about the consequential damage inflicted upon the PCB. The legendary cricketer, in a candid conversation with Geo News, emphasized the imperative need for cricket enthusiasts to spearhead decisions concerning the sport.
Following Babar Azam’s voluntary resignation as captain across all formats on November 15, Miandad voiced disapproval, asserting that the decision to remove him was unjust. He opined that players, especially someone of Babar’s stature, deserve respect and honor, contending that a robust managerial support system could have fortified Babar’s captaincy.
Miandad lamented the recent treatment meted out to Babar, describing it as regrettable. Additionally, he shed light on perceived shortcomings in Babar’s playing strategy, citing a need for a nuanced adjustment in his approach, particularly in his batting stance. Miandad stressed the importance of constructive criticism and suggested that addressing these nuances in the nets would enhance Babar’s confidence and rectify persistent mistakes.
In the wake of this critique, all eyes are now on the PCB’s response and the potential ramifications on the trajectory of Babar Azam’s cricketing career.
