Former England captain Nasser Hussain has brutally attacked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the way they handled the situation after the team lost the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s. Hussain's comments came after Michael Atherton questions Babar Azam’s authority as Pakistan captain.
The PCB has made shocking changes ahead of the third and final Test in Birmingham, starting September 9. Seven players and two coaches have been sent back from England, with Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Imam-ul-Haq among those removed from the squad.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests and is now facing a tough situation to save their pride in the Birmingham Test. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to release seven players along with two members of the coaching staff.
White-ball coach Mike Hesson has taken charge for the third Test after Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed from his position. Pakistan will now have a completely different look as they try to avoid a 3-0 series defeat in England.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has created massive controversy in the Lord’s Test. The Pakistani batter suffered a calf strain on the opening day and was ruled out of the match. Because of the injury, Imam did not bat in either innings, and he was criticized massively by former cricketers.
However, more questions were raised on the fourth day when Imam was seen knocking before the start of play. The incident created doubts around the seriousness of his injury and his involvement with the team at the Lord’s.
The situation became even more controversial after PCB director of high performance Aaqib Javed publicly questioned Imam’s commitment during a live television appearance, making it a public issue. Amid this, Pakistan Player refuses to meet King Charles III after omission ahead of 3rd Test vs England.
Nasser Hussain slams PCB, says they have made Pakistan a laughingstock
Reacting to the drama, Nasser Hussain has expressed his disappointment with the way PCB has handled the entire situation. He was really surprised that the officials openly discussed and criticized one of his own players.
The former England captain believes that players should be supported and protected by their management, especially when they are dealing with an injury.
Nasser Hussain said on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, “I don't think after Headingley that the world was laughing at Pakistan. My rant at Lord's about them not fighting back, about India vs Pakistan games being very one-sided, and about them being a poor side playing poorly wasn't laughing at them.”
The commentator added, “It was out of frustration seeing where this great cricketing nation is now. What they have done now is make them a laughingstock. They have made it worse.”
Nasser Hussain slams PCB over Imam-ul-Haq injury controversy
The former England captain also questioned why Imam’s injury situation became such a public discussion. In normal circumstances, a touring team would get the player scanned, provide a medical update, and then decide whether he could continue.
Hussain further explained, “I cannot believe how a director of high performance can go on telly, rightly or wrongly, and throw a player under the bus. He is either injured or he is not. For every other touring side, if we ask how a player is doing, they would say, 'He has had a scan and will only bat if needed. 'The whole handling of the Iman situation is ridiculous. You have to protect your players a little bit.”
Hence then, the article about nasser hussain furious as pcb turns pakistan cricket into a laughingstock was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Nasser Hussain furious as PCB turns Pakistan Cricket into a laughingstock )
Also on site :
- KATSEYE Fans Are Lighting Up Their Wildworld Tour With Official Lightsticks — Here’s Where to Get Yours
- Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem Remembered by Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, Jennifer Lopez & More Musicians: ‘The O.G. Baddie’
- ’90s Alternative Metal Legends Achieve Massive Milestone With Signature Grammy-Nominated Song From ‘Toxicity’