Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has strongly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that the country’s cricket has experienced a collapse.

The Green Shirts were eliminated from the 2023 World Cup after a defeat to England, failing to restrict them to a low total and unable to achieve the target within the required overs to surpass New Zealand in net run rate (NRR) for a spot in the semis.

Expressing his views on his YouTube channel, Raja questioned the effectiveness of the bowlers, emphasizing the challenges faced by Captain Babar due to the failure to take wickets with the new ball and conceding runs. He criticized the PCB for resorting to changes in captaincy and coaching staff without addressing fundamental issues.

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Raja called for an end to the practice of leaking news and making statements during significant events. He particularly criticized interim chief selector Tauseef Ahmed, highlighting concerns about his past comments on Babar and Mohammad Rizwan.

Addressing the broader issues in Pakistan cricket, Raja stated that the system needs a complete overhaul. He lamented the collapse of Pakistan cricket, pointing out deficiencies in batting, bowling, and fielding. Raja also criticized the allocation of grounds used for club matches to companies organizing tennis-ball cricket on weekends, emphasizing the need for systemic changes within the PCB.

Pakistan’s World Cup campaign concluded with eight points out of a possible 18, winning four games and losing five. This marks the fifth instance in the current century that Pakistan has failed to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. The last appearance in the semi-finals was in the 2011 World Cup against India, resulting in a loss for Pakistan.