Aqib Javedthe high performance director of the Pakistan Cricket Board, launched a brilliant attack on the opening strike
In front of the truthcriticizing him for not batting in either innings
Testing the Lord He promised to “take action” against him.
In an interview with
Pakistan Broadcasting network Geo, Aqib said he was “deeply disappointed” in the player, and that Imam will have to face an investigation over his decision, which is due to
Low-grade calf tear.
Aqib said: “The imam’s injury is a big question mark and a deep disappointment.” “Players in the past used to get injured, but they used to wear splints and they still try [to play]. We will take action against this. How could a tight muscle have kept you from hitting in both rounds? He should have tried and fought. He will have to face investigation. “I can’t say he faked it, but a muscle strain like that can’t stop you from hitting completely.”
Imam, who was one of seven players
PCB called home After Pakistan’s humbling defeat in the second Test against England at Lord’s, he was widely criticized for not batting in the Test. Minutes before the start of day two’s play, the PCB issued a statement saying he had suffered a tear in his left calf, and that his participation in the remainder of the Test would be subject to medical opinion. After not participating in testing for the next two days, Imam went out to warm up with the rest of the team on the fourth morning. Stuart Broad, which aired at the time, was highly critical, calling it “all for show”, with David Warner also slamming it in a social media post.
But Imam was not the only player sent packing. He was accompanied by six others, as well as the Pakistan national team coach
Sarfaraz Ahmed And bowling coach
Omar Gulin a comprehensive overhaul. Aqib explained why such strict action was taken, saying that the team’s board wanted to send a message to the players who were called up, while blaming the team management for what he saw as a wrong team selection.
“Two Test matches came and went and the team did not compete in any way,” Aqib said. “There’s one test we still have to do. Hmm [the management] He had the all-round pace available, a second wicket-keeper and a fast bowler
Obaid Shah. But those decisions were not made. I spoke to the captain [Babar Azam] The coach asked them to put Obaid instead of the other bowlers [Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad] They all move at a similar pace.
“The message we are sending to the players who have been called up is that you have to raise your level in the important rounds and competition, and we should be able to see some effort.”
Aqib Javed
“There is no batsman in our top seven. We should have included an all-rounder, but more importantly, brought in Obaid Shah, who bowls at close to 140 kilometers per hour. One fast bowler changes the composition of your attack. I understand the downfall.” [Salman] Agha, who is not on his level, but you should have played Ghazi Ghori instead [Mohammad] Radwan [as the wicketkeeper]. Someone had to take action. The world is laughing at us because we can’t even compete. “The message we are sending to the players who have been called up is that you have to raise your level in the important rounds and competition, and we have to be able to see some effort.”
However, the anger of the wider cricketing public was not limited to individual selections. Aqib has been in charge for two years, a time that has seen a number of coaches come and go, including Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. He briefly took on a largely ill-fated coaching role in addition to his selection and high-performance duties, and was part of the leadership group that appointed Sarfaraz three months ago, only to send him packing after six tests on the job. Misbah-ul-Haq, who is also part of the PCB, has performed in various capacities
He resigned from the selection committee After the cabinet reshuffle in Pakistan.
However, Aqib made it clear that he did not intend to follow Misbah out the door, and sought to put distance between the selection of the original traveling group, their subsequent disappointing performance and the latest dramatic developments.
“When we choose the team as a coach or captain and form a squad, we are responsible for that squad. But once they go on the tour, we cannot do anything about the set of matches,” Aqib said. “No one doubted the performance of these players when they were selected. But when the players are completely out of form and you are not competing at all, we need to make a decision. When you are not making the right decisions despite the messages coming to you to play the right combination.” [that’s a problem]. The captain, coach and management have some responsibilities.”
Aqib praised the upcoming Test coach
Mike Hessonwho is the team’s white-ball coach, said he would have his full support, but fully agreed that the sweeping changes made by Pakistan would not be enough to achieve victory in the third Test. For him, it was a symbolic measure to show that there is still talent available in Pakistani cricket.
“One man does not manage the team. The coach and the captain manage the team at the same time. Mike Hesson has taken the responsibility and we will try to support him in every way,” Aqib said. “Let’s see how Babar and Mike work together. It’s difficult to see us getting a result in one game, but people should see that we still have talent.”
The third Test begins on September 9 at Edgbaston.
