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Pakistan Cricket Board Criticises Babar, Cites Leadership Failures
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Aaqib Javed has blamed captain Babar Azam and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed for on-field decision-making lapses that forced the board to intervene. The remarks came as the PCB announced sweeping changes to its cricket structure.
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Pakistan's cricket leadership faced public censure from the board on Thursday as Aaqib Javed, the PCB's chief selector and cricket operations head, attributed recent team setbacks to failures by the captain and coaching staff to make timely tactical decisions during matches.
Javed's comments came in the context of significant personnel changes announced by the board, signalling mounting pressure on the team's management. The board official indicated that the decision-making vacuum at the highest levels of the playing side had necessitated the board's direct intervention in cricket affairs.
"The captain and coach were not taking the required decisions on the field," Javed said, explaining the rationale behind the restructuring measures. His remarks suggested growing frustration within the board over the team's recent performances and the leadership's ability to respond effectively during critical moments in matches.
The comments represent an unusually candid public assessment of the playing leadership's shortcomings, underscoring the extent of discord within Pakistan cricket at a time when the team faces renewed scrutiny over its competitive standing. The board's willingness to publicly attribute failings to the captain and coach signals a shift towards greater accountability within the cricket administration.