Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal says Pakistan cricket has “gone back 10 years,” launching a pointed criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He argues that the PCB’s management demoralizes players and restricts their development, and he links Pakistan’s current struggles to broader administrative decisions rather than solely on-field performances.
Ajmal also directs blame toward members of the coaching and support setup, specifically citing Aaqib Javed and Mike Hesson. In response to the criticism, the PCB chairman defends recent changes made after a Test defeat, saying the adjustments are justified. The debate is unfolding as Pakistan suffers a heavy setback against England, including a whitewash in the Test series, which outlets note has intensified scrutiny of the PCB and the team’s leadership.
Across the two reports, the central elements are Ajmal’s claims about stalled progress, his naming of coaching figures, and the PCB chairman’s defense of the board’s recent actions amid Pakistan’s poor results.
