Islamabad
\nPakistan\u2019s opening batter Imam-ul-Haq criticized the team\u2019s selection process, accusing the selectors of inconsistent criteria when choosing players.
\nHe also claimed that the current state of Pakistan cricket is the worst he has seen in his seven-year career.
\nIn a candid interview with a local sports platform, the left-hand batter admitted that things went awry during recent tournaments.
\nHe specifically pointed out the shocking loss to the USA, which he believes further damaged Pakistan\u2019s position in the competition.
\n\u201cI wasn\u2019t in the T20 World Cup, but I\u2019ve heard a few stories that I feel are worse than the ODI World Cup. I think only those players who were on the field can truly tell what happened,\u201d Imam explained.
\nHe went on to say that his discussions with captain Babar Azam only gave him partial insight into the situation.
\n\u201cThere\u2019s a difference between talking on the phone and being present on the spot,\u201d he added.
\nThe28-year-old also referenced Pakistan\u2019s narrow loss to India, describing how the team, despite being in a winning position\u2014needing just a run-a-ball\u2014collapsed dramatically.
\n\u201cLosing that match (to the USA) and then to India… You come to a winning situation where you need a run-a-ball and then lose from that point,\u201d Imam lamented.
\nIn his analysis, he stressed that victories are crucial for restoring confidence within the team.
\n\u201cA win is very important for the return of confidence. Although things are changing\u2014captaincy has changed\u2014and I think this happens in every country. You cannot control it. Only a win can save us from all these issues,\u201d he said.
\nTurning his attention to the selection process, Imam was particularly vocal about the perceived favoritism among players.
\nHe accused the selectors of fostering a culture of \u201cliking and disliking,\u201d where some players are given more opportunities than others with similar abilities.
\n\u201cWe gave our players consistent chances, but we didn\u2019t get the results in the ODI World Cup. Other sides rely on giving consistent opportunities,\u201d he stated.
\n\u201cIf you are giving a player 15 matches while another player of similar caliber gets only three matches, then you\u2019re creating problems for yourself. Selection criteria vary from player to player, based on liking or disliking.\u201d
\nImam also expressed concern over the impact of these inconsistencies on players\u2019 confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Pakistan\u2019s opening batter Imam-ul-Haq criticized the team\u2019s selection process, accusing the selectors of inconsistent criteria when choosing players. He also claimed that the current state of Pakistan cricket is the worst he has seen in his seven-year career. In a candid interview with a local sports platform, the left-hand batter admitted that things went […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-450409","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n