‘Babar Azam the next target?’: Ex-Pakistan captain launches scathing attack on PCB
Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its heavy-handed management and mid-series team overhaul. Latif questioned the board's decision-making process and the lack of autonomy granted to coaches and captains.
Why it matters
The internal instability of the Pakistan cricket team is a major topic of interest for sports fans and highlights governance issues within national sports bodies.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing renewed criticism over its handling of the senior men's national team, with former captain Rashid Latif accusing the board of effectively running the side through “remote control” and questioning why coaches and captains are not being given greater authority.The latest criticism comes after the PCB made an unprecedented mid-series overhaul, sending seven players and two coaches back to Pakistan following defeats in the first two Tests against England.The sweeping changes have added to the uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's Test set-up, with several former players and prominent voices in the game questioning the timing and scale of the PCB's decision.Rashid Latif questions PCB's handling of coachesPakistan had already been under considerable pressure after losing the opening two Tests against England.
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