NEW DELHI: Pakistan endured a humiliating exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 regardless of being the host nation. Their marketing campaign bought off to a disappointing begin with a defeat towards New Zealand of their opening match. Any hopes of ending the match on a excessive had been additional crushed when their last group-stage match towards Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was washed out resulting from rain, sealing their early elimination in embarrassing trend.
Following their exit, Pakistan are actually contemplating adjustments within the teaching workers and staff administration.
Former Pakistan quick bowler and legendary cricketer Wasim Akram has revealed why he has no real interest in taking over the function of selector or head coach for the nationwide staff.
Talking on The Dressing Room present on Ten Sports activities Pakistan, Akram defined that he refuses to tolerate the form of poor therapy that his former teammates, together with Waqar Younis, have confronted throughout their tenures as head coach.
“”Folks nonetheless, on and off, criticise me or take digs at me, saying all I do is discuss and nothing else. After I see Pakistan coaches-like Waqar right here, who has been sacked a number of occasions after changing into a coach-and how they’re handled, I can’t tolerate the disrespect,” Akram mentioned.
Akram additionally expressed his willingness to help the Pakistan cricket staff, stating that he’s obtainable to assist every time wanted, with none cost.
“I wish to assist Pakistan cricket. Why do you wish to pay me? I’m obtainable freed from cost. If you happen to organise a camp and need me there, I will probably be there. If you happen to want me to spend time with the cricketers forward of a serious match, I’ll do this. However I’m 58 years previous, and at this stage of my life, I’ve a family-I’ve a 10-year-old daughter and two sons. I have to spend time with them. That mentioned, I’m at all times obtainable. Freed from cost, I’ll give my time.
“However I don’t wish to face insults at this stage of my life. I can’t tolerate it.
“I’m 58 years previous. I can’t take pointless stress. I wish to be with my 10-year-old daughter. I’ve not seen them for 2 months, and I miss them. I wish to do a correct job. If I decide to one thing, it means I’ve to be there 24/7. I can’t simply be there for 2 days after which disappear-that wouldn’t be truthful to the job. That’s the reason,” he added.
