Former coach Mohsin Khan. PHOTO: AFP
The exit of the team after successive losses against the West Indies and South Africa is akin to heartbreak for fans back home who were hoping for a maiden title for Pakistan in the last edition of the tournament.
According to former cricketers, the awful results were repercussions of mistakes made by people at the helm of cricket affairs ranging from the top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, selection committee and the team management.
Former coach Mohsin Khan – head coach before Dav Whatmore’s appointment – was saddened with the team’s standing.“It’s very painful to see such results,” Mohsin told The Express Tribune. “I can’t believe it’s the same team which was so successful in the past few years. There is no determination and fighting spirit now.”
Mohsin held the team management responsible for the poor show.
“There should be accountability of the people who removed me from my post despite my remarkable run as a coach due to their vested interest that ultimately resulted in the team’s loss. I will meet the Prime Minister [Nawaz Sharif] and will request him to take steps to rescue the game.”
The former chief selector also took a swipe at the current selection committee.
“The team was not balanced. We needed Younus Khan and Shahid Afridi while upcoming players Ahmed Shahzad and Hammad Azam also deserved a place instead of the ones who fail again and again.”
Experienced players must be recalled: Akhtar
Former fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar said the players showed lack of maturity that cost the team heavily.
“Honestly, we don’t have any batting talent in the team,” the former speedster told a television channel. We keep relying on Imran Farhat who is showing no signs of progress since over a decade. It’s good to have young talent but we cannot drop experienced players like Younus, Abdul Razzaq and Afridi until we find suitable replacements for them.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 12th, 2013.
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It's a pity that Umar Akmal doesn't even get mentioned in these analyses. He's in his early 20's, has shown amazing potential and gross immaturity at times. He needs more exposure - if nothing then for the future. Why sideline him while giving the bat to older players like Farhat? We don't need Younus and Afridi at this time. Let's groom the youngsters that have potential. Will the selectors put their ego's aside and fly him in for the match with India?
Nothing is going to happen and nothing has never happened...all talks and no action...this is our beloved Quaid's Pakistan. LOL. All of them are bunch of losers...they should fire everyone in PCB...from president to all the selected players. Stop paying them money and stop wasting money on their salaries... I m sure there is enough street talent in Pakistan that we can make at 10 better teams for fraction of money that's spent on these losers so called PCB. What a disappointment. ... this nation has one and only one entertainment Cricket..and that's what we get....no more cricket for me...I have wasted enough time...
Everyone makes fun of Misbah due to his slow batting....but he was the only person who scored through the two matches. He got Pakistan to 170 against WI and led the fightback (somewhat) against SA. You can make fun of his slow batting rate all you want but there is no denying that that was the call of the hour when you lose quick wickets. And I simply don't get why Imran Farhat is given chance after chance when more talented players like Hammad Azam are on the sidelines.
I am fully agree with the statement given by Mohsin Hassan Khan. " There was no fighting spirit and determination at all in Last 2 games" Pakistan did not show up , there was no committment at all from PAKISTAN Team . ThE whole team played immature innings . The score 235 was achieveable , very easily in 50 overs despite South Africa missing few top bow-lers. Secondly, seniors players like Younas Khan , Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzak were ignored which badly affect team performance overall and missed lack of team planning and management. The selection committee need to be dissolved along with the chairman Zaka ashraf and new people should given opportunity and come on merit .. The P.M Nawaz Sharif should take quick response to this matter Or Cricket will face same consequences with what is going on with Hockey and other games. long live Pakistan . Pakstan zinda abad
Who will make things accountable????, as the Patron of PCB is Mr. Asif Zardari..