Najam Sethi has expressed concerns over the poor performance of Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, blaming flawed policies and mismanagement.
Sethi, who led the PCB until 2019, pointed to the changes made after his tenure, which he believes affected the performance of the team.
He questioned how a team, once a champion of the 1992 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy, now struggles against lower-ranked teams.
Sethi said the turning point came in 2019 when the new management, under a different Prime Minister, changed the domestic cricket structure.
The introduction of an Australian hybrid model weakened the national team and destabilized the entire cricket framework.
Sethi highlighted that political interference, inconsistent policies, and frequent changes in coaching staff contributed to the instability.
He also criticized the hiring of previously discarded players in leadership roles, which led to conflicts over captaincy and internal divisions.
Pakistan’s elimination from the 2024 Champions Trophy after losses to New Zealand and India reinforced these concerns.
The team will face Bangladesh in their final group-stage match on February 28 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with hopes of regaining some momentum.
