Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has delivered a forceful critique of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s management, claiming the organization bears responsibility for the national team’s declining performance. Ajmal’s comments follow Pakistan’s heavy loss to England at Lord’s, which prompted the PCB to remove head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul from their positions while also sending seven players home from the tour.
In his remarks, Ajmal contended that the PCB has actively undermined player morale through its handling of personnel decisions. He specifically cited instances where performing athletes have faced removal despite their contributions, arguing that such actions have created an environment of instability rather than improvement. Ajmal further directed criticism toward Director of High Performance Aaqib Javed and white-ball coach Mike Hesson, suggesting these officials hold excessive control over the team’s direction and bear responsibility for current difficulties.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended the board’s recent measures, explaining that personnel changes were necessary responses to underperformance rather than personal disputes. He characterized the decisions as temporary replacements aimed at finding better form, not permanent exclusions. Despite this defense, Ajmal maintains that the PCB’s approach reflects deeper structural problems, asserting that Pakistani cricket has experienced a significant regression in its development strategy and long-term vision.
With Pakistan facing elimination in the England series ahead of the final Test at Edgbaston, the organization continues to operate under intense scrutiny from former players and supporters concerned about the team’s trajectory and the effectiveness of current leadership decisions.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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