Nasser Hussain Lashes Out at PCB for Mismanagement and Dropping Babar Azam
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has strongly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its mismanagement and the controversial decision to drop Babar Azam from the national team. Speaking with Michael Atherton, Hussain described the PCB as myopic in various aspects of its operations.
Hussain’s scathing remarks addressed multiple issues surrounding England’s ongoing tour of Pakistan, including the poor organization that led to a record-breaking loss for the home team, ongoing controversies regarding leadership roles within the PCB, and the unexpected omission of Babar Azam from the squad.
His comments came in response to the widespread confusion and disappointment following Babar’s exclusion from the series against England, which has drawn criticism from players and former coaches alike. Hussain emphasized, “The issue is behind the scenes!” calling for a thorough analysis of what is going wrong in Pakistan cricket.
In his remarks, Hussain also absolved Babar, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi of any responsibility for the defeat in the first Test, urging the PCB to focus on correcting its management practices to restore the team’s performance.
Hussain’s sentiments resonate with many observers who believe the PCB has failed to implement adequate measures to uphold Pakistan’s reputation in international cricket. The discontent among players regarding the board’s handling of recent issues has intensified, particularly following Babar’s removal from the squad.
With a challenging tour of Australia on the horizon, scrutiny of the PCB is expected to increase, especially if Pakistan’s current form does not improve in the upcoming matches.
