Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan cricket after visiting the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and observing the infrastructure and development work being carried out under the Pakistan Cricket Board. Akhtar said he recently visited the NCA and also saw the facilities at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) ground, describing the latter as a historic venue that had previously fallen into poor condition. According

Former Pakistan bowling coach Jason Gillespie has expressed serious concern over the recent changes within the Pakistan cricket team, questioning the selection strategy and calling on chief selector Aqib Javed to take responsibility for the current situation. Gillespie said there appears to be no clear selection strategy within the Pakistan team, with the selection committee seemingly changing its decisions on a daily basis. “Players are playing with fear,” Gillespie said, ad

Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq has reportedly begun consultations with his legal team over remarks made by former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim regarding his injury history. According to a report published by Daily Times, Imam is considering sending a defamation notice to Wasim after the conclusion of Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against England. The controversy erupted after Imam was ruled out of the Lord’s Test following a left calf strain sustained while fielding.