Pakistan Cricket Team's Return and Upcoming Overhaul
Introduction
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The Pakistan cricket team has returned to the country. Following their return, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a comprehensive review and overhaul in response to the team's poor performance in the World Cup. The PCB has promised to take decisive actions based on their findings.
PCB's Planned Overhaul
After the Pakistan cricket team returned, it was announced that a detailed evaluation would take place. This "surgery" of the team is set to begin tomorrow. The Pakistan Cricket Board's offices at the National Cricket Academy will open, marking the first day of this critical review. The preparations for the surgery include various tools and equipment necessary for the assessment.
Sequence of Events
Babar Azam's Return and Report Submission:
Babar Azam is expected to return to Pakistan on the 21st or 22nd. Before his return, the senior manager of the Pakistan cricket team, Wahab Riaz, will submit his report to the PCB chairman. This report will include contributions from the assistant manager Mansoor Rana and assistant coach Azar Mahmood. Head coach Gary Kirsten has also sent his report to the PCB. Babar Azam may present his report verbally to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, discussing the challenges faced by the team and reasons for their defeats.
Performance Review:
The PCB will review the performance of the players, with a focus on the last year of the central contracts, which ends on June 30th. The board will assess the players' performances and determine future contracts based on these evaluations.
Key Issues and Allegations
Team Performance:
The Pakistan team lost matches to the USA, India, England, and Ireland. This poor performance has raised significant questions. Mohsin Naqvi had previously asked the media and fans to support the team for a month, but the team failed to deliver the expected results.
Leadership and Internal Conflicts:
The PCB is particularly concerned about the internal conflicts and lack of cohesion within the team. Despite Gary Kirsten’s efforts, the team has not performed as a unit. There have been allegations that some members within the PCB and the team management may have contributed to these issues.
Central Contract Review
The players' central contracts, signed during Javed Ashraf's tenure, will be up for review. The PCB plans to evaluate the players' performances over the past year before renewing or terminating these contracts.
Accountability and Consequences
Reports and Responsibility:
The reports from Wahab Riaz, Azar Mahmood, and Gary Kirsten will be crucial in determining where the responsibility lies for the team's poor performance. Wahab Riaz, in particular, has faced criticism for his role and decisions. The PCB will scrutinize his report to understand his influence on team decisions.
Future Steps:
The PCB will begin the process of addressing these issues tomorrow. They aim to identify and rectify the problems that have plagued the team, ensuring a better future for Pakistan cricket.
Conclusion
The upcoming review by the PCB is a crucial step in addressing the challenges faced by the Pakistan cricket team. The comprehensive evaluation and the subsequent decisions will determine the future direction of the team. As fans, we hope for a positive outcome and a stronger, more cohesive team.
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