Former cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman recently criticised Pakistan Coaches Following the Men in Green’s elimination in the group stage of the recently concluded 2024 T20 World Cup, Atiq-uz-Zaman stated that Pakistan Coaches They did not earn their place on their own merits and were described as a team of clowns.

Pakistan cricket has been in the news following its poor performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Pakistan suffered defeats to the United States and India which prevented them from reaching the Super 8 stage. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and other senior players have been heavily criticised by several former cricketers.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove former players Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz from the selection committee. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified that there have been no discussions regarding Babar Azam’s future as captain of the national team in white-ball formats.

Gary Kirsten has the clown team – Atiq-uz-Zaman

In a recent interview, Atiq-uz-Zaman claimed that some Pakistanis Coaches They lack leadership skills, as they earned positions without merit. The former player also mentioned that these Coaches You cannot give orders to the cricketers of the Pakistan team.

“Gary Kirsten has a team of clowns there, and people who haven’t made it on their own merits are on the team. When people don’t make it on their own merits, they don’t have leadership ability. Because how can you hold your head up high and try to boss someone around if you’re not there on your own merits?” Atiq-uz-Zaman said.

Atiq-uz-Zaman on some of Pakistan’s current coaches: ‘A team of clowns, no merit, no leadership ability, too many egos’ #Cricket image.twitter.com/y1mCv46lnO

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Just give them a specific role – Atiq-uz-Zaman

Atiq-uz-Zaman claimed that there were too many selfish people in the coaching staff. He said that the best support should come with clearly defined roles for everyone. He stressed the need for proper communication, such as informing players that no ball can be hit into the net.

“They had a bad coaching staff. They had too many people around them. There were too many egos in the dressing room among the coaching staff. They should have minimised it and you have to keep as few people as possible but give them the best support possible. And everyone, every coach, every player, should have their role. Just give them a specific role,” Atiq-uz-Zaman added.

“If nobody has to throw an unmarked ball into the nets, it should be communicated in team meetings and say: look, this is the policy at the nets. You are not allowed to throw an unmarked ball. If you don’t throw an unmarked ball, any of my coaches will shout it out. Then the players would know. That’s why these things happen when they don’t communicate properly.”

Geo News reported that Shaheen and Yousuf had a heated exchange during Pakistan’s tour of England and Ireland. Shaheen allegedly told Yousuf to stay out of his business when Yousuf pointed out that he was overstepping the nets. Such incidents also occurred during the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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