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‘Worst cricket board’: Ex-Pak captain’s furious attack on Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB

Rashid Latif, the former captain of Pakistan, has not held back in his criticism of the cricket board and its chairman, deeming their administration the most ineffective in the last seventy years. He pointed to a notable decline in the team's performance, especially as they struggled to reach even two hundred runs in their recent matches against England, amplifying the outcry surrounding the…

‘Worst cricket board’: Ex-Pak captain’s furious attack on Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB

Pakistan's Test cricket situation has worsened after another loss to England at Lord's, plunging them to the bottom of the World Test Championship rankings. Former pace spearhead Mohammad Abbas admitted that "everyone is worried" about the team's performance. Pakistan has suffered 10 defeats in their last 11 away Tests. Abbas, who took nine wickets in the loss, highlighted issues with batting, bowling, and fielding, specifically pointing out dropped catches that cost valuable runs.

Despite his own strong displays, Abbas felt the team's wins were not the result of his individual efforts. He also noted the inexperience of the current pace attack as a challenge. With one more Test to go against England, Pakistan seeks to avoid a series whitewash and gain important World Test Championship points.

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