Former Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram, has stated that he has never thought about coaching the national team due to the hostility, abuse, and criticism that are aimed towards captains and coaches in the nation. “If the team is struggling, I am open to criticism. However, it is disgusting that everyone in Pakistan cricket constantly criticises and abuses the captain and coaches “In an interview, Akram stated.
I don’t believe I am capable of handling the criticism and occasionally hatred that the captain and coach must endure. Particularly when it comes to using social media, I don’t have that degree of tolerance. There are certain people, in my opinion, who just use Twitter to post unfavourable remarks.” Akram continued that he didn’t want the additional stress that comes with managing the national team. “Because the pressure and expectations in league cricket are different, I work with the Karachi Kings team in the PSL.
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The legendary pace bowler claimed that in his capacity as coach of the Karachi team, some players frequently approach him to talk cricket and that he is always there to support and mentor them.
I’m always prepared to help Pakistani cricket, but not at the expense of having to put up with unwarranted criticism and abuse from others. Additionally, Babar Azam should not be replaced as captain in any version of the game, according to Akram’s advice to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“It will be a mistake, in my opinion. Because it won’t matter how you modify his position as captain, even if you do. What are my choices. It’s best if all of us, including the board, back him. As a captain, he will develop because he is young. No one is naturally a captain or a leader, in my opinion; these traits develop with time and experience.” Because Babar had a lot of cricket left to play and was a lock to make the team, Akram continued, he had always supported Babar as captain.
