It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail
My heart has always belonged to Pakistan’s cricketers but the PCB’s decision-making is breaking it
TL;DR
- The author, a longtime fan of Pakistan's cricketers, is disillusioned with their recent performances, especially during the tour of England.
- Pakistan has not won a Test series in England for 30 years and entered the current series with a poor record abroad.
- The batting lineup has struggled to reach 200, and the bowling attack lacks its former pace and effectiveness.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is heavily criticized for nonsensical decision-making, including discarding seven players and two coaches with a game left to play.
- Numerous head coaches have been appointed in a short period, and players have been inconsistently selected and dropped.
- PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's interior minister, defends the team's actions despite a poor record under his leadership.
- The article touches upon the toxic relationship with India and the lack of cricket ties, further impacting the sport.
- The author resorts to nostalgia for past glories and iconic players like Shoaib Akhtar and Imran Khan to find solace, but even this brings reminders of current misery.
- The author anticipates further disappointment and expresses a desire to disengage from Pakistani cricket despite their emotional attachment.