PM Nawaz responsible for downfall of cricket: Imran Khan
Khan said that he has strategy to improve the condition of Pakistani cricket
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday criticised Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif stating that the PM is also responsible for the downfall of Pakistani cricket, reported Dunya News.
While referring to Najam Sethi, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief organising officer, in one of his tweets, Khan said that the one who fixed the elections has now been appointed to fix cricket in the country, adding that Pakistani cricketers lack a serious attitude towards the game and they also do not play with the right technique.
The reason cricket has, unlike elsewhere, failed to become an institution in Pak is because here PM appoints PCB Chief.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016
Correct analysis of current cricket crisis can lead to reforms & take Pak to top of world cricket. Incorrect analysis will compound failure.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016
Khan stated that an accurate analysis can help Pakistan get out of the situation it is facing. PTI chief said that PM is responsible for the demise of cricket as it is his duty to appoint the PCB Chairman whereas Nawaz always appoints the one who is close to him.
Former skipper of the side that won the 1992 World cup said that despite the fact that the players are immensely talented, they are not showing a determined attitude towards the game. He also said that he has the strategy to improve the current condition of the Pakistani cricket side.
We have a PM who has perfected the art of cronyism & appointed an "election fixer" to "fix" Pak cricket.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016
Here is my strategy for reforming cricket in Pakistan: One: to make cricket an institution we have to insulate it from political pressure.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016
Two: Despite an abundance of talent, our players lack temperament & technique, leading to performance inconsistencies.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016