NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan has urged the cricket authorities to rebuild the national team following their elimination from the home Champions Trophy without winning a single game.
Khan believes it’s time for senior players to prove their worth in the team through performance.
“I am listening to the comments of many former players nowadays but since we are already losing, why not just build a new team. What is the worst that can happen? We will lose but at least we would have done something different,” Moin said.
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“Look no one is saying they are not good players but every player no matter who he is has to justify his place in the side on consistent performances.”
Khan emphasized the need for support from cricket fans and former players if selectors decide to rebuild the team, even in one format.
“Specially with the social media nowadays because when selectors drop a senior or not-so-senior player there is criticism on why he was dropped. When the team doesn’t do well the same players are brought back and we keep on losing. So we are headed nowhere.”
Khan dismissed claims about a shortage of quality cricket talent in Pakistan.
“The thing is do we even try to properly and justly give exposure to new players, groom them and encourage them. Our problem is we have different policies for different players.
“Why wasn’t Aamer Jamal in the squad? From what I have seen he is the sort of dedicated and passionate player we need. Did we even give him a fair chance to develop as a white ball player?”
Khan pointed out that selectors have brought back previously tried players whose selection faced criticism.
He noted that players are often selected for one format based on their performance in another format.
The former wicketkeeper-batsman, who has served as chief selector, head coach, and manager of the national team, said there is no excuse for Pakistan’s early exit from the home Champions Trophy.
“The players let down everyone. So plz go for a new team it will be better for Pakistan cricket.”
