Mudassar Nazar, a former Pakistan all-rounder and seasoned coach, joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion, where he shared his candid and insightful views on the current state of Pakistan cricket.
By Saj Sadiq (March 5, 2025)
Mudassar Nazar, a former Pakistan all-rounder and seasoned coach, joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion, where he shared his candid and insightful views on the current state of Pakistan cricket.
With over 76 Tests and 122 ODIs under his belt, Mudassar provided a deep analysis of the team's decline, the mismanagement by the PCB, and the way forward for Pakistan cricket.
Main topics covered in this interview:
The alarming decline of Pakistan Cricket: He highlighted the significant decline in Pakistan cricket across all formats, attributing it to various systemic issues within the team and management.
PCB's mishandling of Babar Azam’s Captaincy: Pointed out that Babar Azam's loss of captaincy has led to inconsistencies in his performance and overall team dynamics.
Importance of First-Class Cricket: He stressed that the standard of First-Class cricket in Pakistan is crucial and should be prioritized to improve the overall quality of the game and described the current infrastructure as "deplorable."
Impact of former players’ criticism: The negative influence of former players' criticism on the current team was discussed, suggesting it adds unnecessary pressure and affects performance.
Lack of talent development: Concerns were raised about the failure of the National Cricket Academy in nurturing talent, with calls for better utilization of resources and coaching.
Responsibility of players and domestic cricket: Delivered a strong message about the need for players to take responsibility and engage more in domestic cricket to enhance their skills and performance.
Dark days ahead for Pakistan cricket: Expressed a cautious outlook on the future of Pakistan cricket, indicating that without significant changes, the team may face challenging times ahead.
Watch the full interview here:
