Pakistan Cricket Faces Decline Amidst Lack of Star Players
Pakistan’s cricket team has faced intense scrutiny after their humiliating Test series defeat against Bangladesh, marking a historic low for the side. Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed concern over Pakistan’s decline, attributing it to a lack of star players.
Ganguly highlighted the absence of legendary players like Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, and others, who once defined Pakistan’s cricketing prowess. He emphasized the need for Pakistan to produce exceptional talent to compete in modern cricket.
“I see a genuine dearth of talent in the country,” Ganguly said. “Every time we think of Pakistan, we remember Miandad, Wasim, Waqar, Saeed Anwar, Mohammad Yousuf, and Younis Khan. That’s the memory of Pakistan for us, but that doesn’t win matches in the modern generation of cricket.”
Ganguly urged Pakistani cricket authorities to address the issue, stating that the current squad lacks the caliber of past greats. He believes that Pakistan’s decline is a matter of concern for the sport.
Meanwhile, Ganguly praised Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is set to return to the Test side against Bangladesh. Ganguly believes Pant has the potential to become an all-time great in Test cricket but needs to improve his performance in shorter formats.
“I consider Rishabh Pant one of India’s best Test batsmen,” Ganguly said. “I’m not surprised that he’s back in the side, and he will continue to play for India in Tests.”