The whole cricket structure needs a revamp: Rameez Raja

Cricketer convert commentator believes it is 'embarrassing' and 'alarming' to see Pakistan drop to number nine


Sports Desk/Sports Desk May 04, 2015
Rameez thinks it is an embarrassing and alarming situation to see Pakistan getting dropped to number nine in the ODI rankings. PHOTO COURTESY: www.iplt20.com

Pakistan's cricketer convert commentator Rameez Raja insisted, in an interview to cricket.com.au, that the country's cricket structure needs to be revamped in order to counter the 'embarrassing' and 'alarming' slide in ODI rankings.

Pakistan has dropped to ninth place after the 3-0 drubbing by Bangladesh in the recent ODI series. If they fail to rise in the rankings till September 30, they will fail to qualify for the 2017 Champions Trophy scheduled to be played in England.

"It is a testament to how over the years the team and the system have refused to evolve and produce worthwhile talent to arrest the slide," Rameez told cricket.com.au on Sunday.

"It is an embarrassing and alarming situation to see Pakistan getting dropped to number nine in the ODI rankings. I can't imagine Pakistan missing the next ICC Champions Trophy. It will be a massive low."

Read: No easy sailing for Pakistan in Bangladesh, says Rameez

Rameez said everything was adding up to cause the slide in performance.

"It is a mix of twisted domestic structure, the academy’s poor performance and the non-existence of school cricket that Pakistan has slid from number two to nine in the rankings in the space of a decade," he said.

"Pakistan is still playing 1980s and 1990s style of one-day cricket with wickets in hand at the expense of a competitive batting run rate.

"Pakistan players, coaches and management require a change in strategy where they follow a fearless approach towards game. They also need to be aggressive in the selection matters."

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South_Asian | 8 years ago | Reply 1971: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan Army 2005: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan In Education 2008: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan Export 2010: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan Economic Growth 2011: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan in Human Development 2013: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan in Forex Reserve 2015: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan in Cricket Ranking 2016: Bangladesh Overtakes Pakistan's GDP Per Capita 2017: According to IMF, Bangladesh will overtake Pakistan's National Economy in 2017 Bangladesh, Overtaking Pakistan Since 1971 in every sector and Pakistani's eyes suddenly opens after defeat in Cricket..
omz | 8 years ago | Reply @Prada: what does that mean? And who cares? Don't be petty. If he has found honest, fair work in India, then good for him. The chances are that honest, fair work doesnt even exist anywhere in Pakistan anyway. and he is absolutely spot on. We can make petty jokes about being 'Indian' and meanwhile our cricket team is about to be shut out of the CL.
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