Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion, where he shares his views on the team’s struggles, recent poor performances, and key challenges. He highlights the lack of unity and responsibility within the squad, technical issues affecting Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, and the mismanagement of domestic cricket.
By Saj Sadiq (February 5, 2025)
Junaid also criticizes former cricketers for offering criticism without constructive solutions. He stresses the importance of better leadership, proper player development, and structural reforms to revive Pakistan cricket. With experience as a player, selector, and bowling coach, he provides unique insights of what’s going wrong and what needs to change.
Main topics covered in this interview:
Pakistan’s Disappointing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Campaign: Analyzing the team’s struggles and what led to their underwhelming performance.
2017 vs 2025: Comparing the Champions Trophy-winning team of 2017 with the current side to understand the decline.
Lack of Unity Within the Pakistan Team: Examining the team’s cohesion and whether internal issues are affecting performances.
Pakistan’s Pace Bowling Crisis: Identifying the technical and tactical shortcomings that have led to the decline of Pakistan’s fast bowlers.
The State of Pakistan’s Cricketing Talent: Assessing the depth of talent in Pakistan and whether it’s being properly utilized.
Accountability in Pakistan Cricket: Discussing who should take responsibility for the team’s failures and what changes are needed.
Essential Changes for Pakistan’s Revival: Exploring Reforms and Strategies to Restore Pakistan Cricket's Glory
Watch the full interview here:
