Pakistani players unhappy with the recent statements of PCB officials
Wednesday June 12, 2024
Lahore (Urdu Point Latest News. June 12, 2024) Preparations for "Operation Cleanup" have been started on a large scale within the national cricket team. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has consulted fellow board officials, associates and several former cricketers to resolve the issues. There has been a consensus to drop players involved in team politics and not to retain under-performers under any circumstances.
This decisive action is going to take place after the conclusion of Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign. Sources say at least six players are to be dropped. Reports suggest that some players are only included in the team for standing by the captain despite poor performances. Concerns have been raised regarding Babar Azam's captaincy, pointing to his weak leadership and dissatisfaction among team members.
Doubts have been raised about his decision-making abilities and other related issues. Especially, many top cricketers including Babar are representing the same management company. The former chairman of the management committee, Zaka Ashraf, tried to reduce the influence of the agents but eventually resigned. There is speculation that the current social media trends and statements are part of a coordinated campaign.
Chairman PCB plans to address the public at a press conference soon, but it is uncertain how detailed his revelations will be. Some advisors recommend talking broadly without mentioning specific players. Furthermore, sources have revealed a significant increase in factionalism within the PCB, with steps being taken to eliminate these groups. Major changes are expected in many departments. Chairman Naqvi's aim is to work with former cricketers to devise strategies to improve the team's performance. Meanwhile, Pakistani players are not happy with recent statements by PCB officials that such matters could have been postponed till after the World Cup.
