NEW DELHI: Former
Pakistan
captain
Misbah ul Haq
has raised concerns about the uncertainties and short-sightedness in the
Pakistan Cricket Board
(
PCB
), stating that both foreign and local coaches are hesitant to work with the board due to its management policies.
In a media interaction in Karachi, Misbah, who served as the head coach and chief selector of the Pakistan team from 2019 to 2021, criticized the PCB for dismissing players and coaches based on one or two series or due to changes in the board's top management.
"If you look at the policies of the board, leave alone foreign coaches, I don't think even our local coaches want to work with the PCB," said Misbah, who is currently coaching the Hyderabad franchise in the
Sindh
Premier League.
Misbah emphasized the need for long-term plans in team management, selectors, and player grooming, stating that Pakistan cricket should not be run in a haphazard manner. He highlighted the impact of changes in board leadership on the overall structure and stability within the team.
"How can players feel secure and establish themselves in the national team if they are not sure about what is happening in the board?" questioned Misbah, calling for a more systematic approach similar to successful cricketing nations.
Expressing his opinion on having different captains for all three formats,
Misbah
supported the idea, stating that captains should be selected based on the specific needs of each format. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan being a strong contender in T20 cricket, particularly in the upcoming World Cup.
Regarding the policy of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players participating in foreign leagues, Misbah suggested a situation-based policy, allowing players to play in foreign leagues during their free periods. However, he acknowledged that granting NOCs before important events, such as the World Cup, was a mistake.
Misbah concluded by affirming that the interest in Test cricket would never diminish, as it remains the pinnacle of the sport, while acknowledging the impact of T20 cricket on the popularity of One Day Internationals (ODIs).
(With inputs from PTI)
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