Inzamam ul Haq Blames Lack of International Exposure Behind Pakistan's Poor Showing

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Mirpur: Former captain Inzamam ul Haq has blamed the lack of international cricket at home since 2009 for the declining standards in Pakistan cricket.

"The present situation in Pakistan cricket is worrisome and everyone needs to give serious thought to it," Inzamam told the media today in his hometown Multan. (Adil's Injury Adds to Pakistan Woes)

Inzamam spoke to the media after inaugurating an academy opened in his name by a private NGO.

"We lost to Bangladesh on Friday and that too after 16 long years so that is a clear indication of where our cricket is going unless something is done to improve things," said Inzamam, who has played 120 Tests and 378 ODIs.

Inzamam said Pakistan was still blessed with plenty of cricketing talent but it now needed to have a clear plan for the future. (Rahim Defends Tamim Iqbal's Celebration)

"We must target the next World Cup because it would have been 27 years since we last won this mega event," he said.

The former batsman blamed the refusal of international teams to tour Pakistan as the main reason for the decline.

"Our upcoming players are not just getting the required exposure and are not ready quickly enough for the graduation to international cricket. No international cricket also means we are not preparing good enough pitches in domestic cricket," he said.

Inzamam said everyone including the Pakistan Cricket Board, the government, the media and former players needed to jointly work for the restoration of international matches in Pakistan which have been halted since March, 2009 when militants attacked the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.

Inzamam said when the board had appointed a new captain for one-day cricket than it should also try to bring in more new players.

"I think that for the next two years we just need to be patient and not think about the results. We need to regroup and build our teams and players in this period," the senior batsman added.

Interestingly, Pakistan's head coach, Waqar Younis had apparently recommended Inzamam's name for the post of chief selector but the cricket board instead opted for Haroon Rasheed after the World Cup

Inzamam ul Haq Blames Lack of International Exposure Behind Pakistan's Poor Showing - Cricket News

 

[Azz Kikr]

Shouldn't you be busy with kissing Israeli butts? I don't think you reached your quota for today.

are you done with licking brit asses yourself

 

[Indian Patriot]

That's a poor excuse. It was the A team of Pakistan and still they lost to a bunch of newbies. Little to do with international exposure.

 

[Khalid Newazi]

Don't worry Pakistan, you lost to the 2019 World Champions.

 

[M.SAAD]

That's a poor excuse. It was the A team of Pakistan and still they lost to a bunch of newbies. Little to do with international exposure.

Tbh Bangladeshi team was far more experienced than the Pakistani team.

 

[Menace2Society]

Don't worry Pakistan, you lost to the 2019 World Champions.

And Rubel Hossain is express pace

 

[TopCat]

And Rubel Hossain is express pace

Rubel Hossein infact express pace. Only few bowler ball 140 KM average in the world.

 

[root]

Pakistan batting lacks consistency once 1st player taken out then all others players looses hope and give up then they get all out.

 

[Menace2Society]

Pakistan batting lacks consistency one 1st player taken out then all others players looses hope and give up then they get all out.

Hafeez run out changed the game. Pak was chasing fine up until 35th over. Its lower order power hitting let them down.

 

[ghostpk]

Every team has its day. Pakistan will bounce back.

 

[ameer219]

Just need to hang on with these group of players. I am confident that Azhar Ali will make a good captain. Unfortunately, i feel that Saeed Ajmal is past his prime, and is looking towards a downfall. He should just stick to Tests or T-20s.

 

[ghostpk]

Yes Azhar has shown promise and responded well to the pressure placed upon him, as far as batting performance goes. I believe that he needs to stay strong and inspire the team.

 

[Archie]

without Misbah to hold one end of pakistani batting, these kinds of results are expected till the team finds its feet.

 

[damiendehorn]

And Rubel Hossain is express pace

And ajmal is a world class spin bowler .