Azhar Ali Criticizes Aaqib Javed Over Pakistan Cricket Struggles
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has publicly criticized High Performance Director Aaqib Javed for the national team's recent poor performance. Ali accused Javed of making bad decisions over the last three years and unfairly shifting blame onto players like Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed. He suggested that Javed should step aside if he cannot improve the team's fortunes. Additionally, Ali defended Babar Azam, noting that the captain lacks the mental toughness of former players like Misbah-ul-Haq and needs better internal support.
Why it matters
The public rift between former leadership and current management highlights the internal instability within Pakistan cricket, which continues to struggle on the international stage.
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