Welsh cricket commentator and former Gloucestershire and Glamorgan left-arm seamer Alan Wilkins, who electrified the PSL with his vibrant commentary during its inaugural years, engaged in an exclusive interview with Saj Sadiq.
By Saj Sadiq (14-07-2024)
Beyond his PSL stint, Wilkins boasts extensive experience in covering cricket and other sports worldwide. In their discussion, Wilkins and Saj Sadiq delve into the current challenges facing Pakistan cricket, exploring what Gary Kirsten's expertise brings to the table and how his involvement may shape the future of Pakistan cricket. They also share their insights on the ongoing comparison between the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), analyzing the leagues' quality, viewership, and impact on their respective domestic cricket setups.
The topics discussed in this interview include:
Wilkins reveals why he missed PSL 9: The renowned commentator shares the reason behind his absence from the recent Pakistan Super League season.
Exploring Pakistan: Discusses his experiences and impressions of Pakistan, a country he has grown fond of through his cricketing journey.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and poor pitches: Shares his thoughts on the recent T20 World Cup and the issues surrounding pitch quality.
IPL vs PSL: Weighs in on the ongoing debate between the Indian Premier League and the Pakistan Super League, comparing their quality, viewership, and impact on domestic cricket.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup struggles: The commentator analyzes what went wrong for Pakistan in the recent T20 World Cup.
T20 leagues: Shares his thoughts on the proliferation of T20 leagues and their impact on the sport.
Gary Kirsten's involvement: Discusses the appointment of Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's white-ball head coach and its potential impact on Pakistan cricket's future.