Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should take a cue from the Indian cricket and make a bigger pool in every format.
“In this World Cup, India were covered from all the aspects. I am not talking about only three departments — bowling, batting and fielding,” Malik said on A Sports.
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“They have suffered injuries as well but they kept their plan B ready. Moving forward, having a pool of players is going to be most important. Pool of players in every format and they should get equal chance so that when the opportunity comes, they are ready.
“We do go in the rebuilding process, but we don’t stick to our own decisions. We don’t work consistently on our decisions,” he added.
Malik’s co-panelist and former teammate, Misbah suggested the inability to take constructive criticism when team is doing well has cost them badly.
“After winning every series and food performances, we are not ready to hear anything about improvement. I am not only talking about the players, it is overall,” said Misbah.
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“When Team is winning, doing well then why are you pointing out. You need consistent improvement, even if you are winning.
“We should point out the areas, where we can work. Playing against good teams, in good tournaments can give you a better picture. Those who will talk about it, the entire system will be against you,” he said.
Misbah also lamented Pakistan spinners, who were exposed once the pacers were gone for runs.
“When your pacers were doing well, they covered the weakness of our spinners. As a team management, you do keep an eye on things that are not working, where we need improvement.
“You can’t close your eyes on those areas. In the pressure situation against big teams those things will haunt you. Then again NRR things will come up,” said Misbah.
Wasim Akram and Moin Khan said the Pakistan players looked fatigues.
“There were lack of planning and poor fitness,” said Moin.
“There is no quick fix. The problem is we will forget about it the moment World Cup is over,” said Wasim.
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