Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has launched a scathing criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing it of failing to nurture the talents showcased in the recently concluded Champions One-Day Cup 2024. In a candid discussion on his YouTube channel, Shehzad condemned the tournament as a costly mistake for the cricket board. “Where is the talent that everyone has been rooting for and saying this tournament has produced a lot of talent? We haven’t seen anyone stand out. It’s just the same 8-10 faces we keep talking about and they’re the only ones we’ll see if Bradman turns up, which we somehow missed it, let us know that these are the same players and these are your tools. It was a huge mistake to organize this tournament, but no one will admit it to cricket and that’s how your cricket structure works,” Shehzad said. Apart from his criticism of the PCB, the opening battle dealt with the resignation of chief selector Mohammad Yousuf. “Senior selector Mohammad Yousuf has resigned and the reasons for his resignation are not clear. Despite the beautiful team he announced and which is losing in a horrendous manner, he announced the same team after being whitewashed by Bangladesh for the first time. He gave another gift to the country by announcing this team and then quietly stepped aside. In he also beautifully stated in his tweet that he is very proud to contribute to the growth and success of the Pakistan team,” he said.
