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Fazeer Mohammad, the renowned cricket commentator, joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion to discuss the challenges facing Pakistan cricket, drawing comparisons to the struggles of West Indies cricket. He emphasizes the detrimental impact of political interference within the PCB, leadership instability, and frequent administrative changes, which hinder team performance. 
By Saj Sadiq (23-01-2025)
Fazeer also expresses concerns over the increasing dominance of T20 leagues, which, he believes, are adversely affecting the growth of Test cricket. He highlights the lack of a comprehensive long-term development plan for Pakistan cricket, warning that it risks further decline. Reflecting on the downfall of West Indies cricket, he underscores the importance of stable administration in fostering player morale and enhancing performance.
Main topics covered in this interview:
Political interference in PCB: Political influence disrupts the PCB’s growth and consistency, hindering cricket's long-term success.
Pakistan & West Indies - Shared struggles: Both countries face similar challenges in managing cricket, affecting performance and development.
Impact of leadership changes: Frequent leadership shifts at the PCB disrupt team stability, negatively impacting performance.
T20 leagues vs Test cricket: The growing focus on T20 leagues risks sidelining the future of Test cricket in Pakistan.
Lack of a long-term development plan: Without a strategic, long-term vision, Pakistan cricket faces a risk of further decline.
Lessons from West Indies’ decline: Pakistan can learn crucial lessons from the fall of West Indies cricket to avoid similar pitfalls.
Administrative instability's effect on players: Unstable administration leads to low player morale and inconsistent performances on the field.
Watch the full interview here: