Former Pakistan all-rounder and NHPC coach Yasir Arafat has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for its poor management. He expressed his frustration after Pakistan's Test series defeat at home against Bangladesh, stating that the PCB is currently run like a "circus" by "jokers".

 By Saj Sadiq (05-09-2024)

In PakPassion's latest exclusive interview by Saj, Arafat explained his reasoning behind this harsh criticism. He also highlighted his concerns over the PCB's decision to schedule the Champions Cup One Day tournament just before a crucial Test series against England.

The topics he discussed in this interview include:

Champions One-Day Cup Conundrum: He criticizes the PCB's decision to schedule the Champions Cup One Day tournament just before a crucial Test series against England, questioning the logic behind it.

Fitness Fiasco: He highlights the fitness issues plaguing Pakistan's pacers, emphasizing the need for a more robust fitness program to ensure players can withstand the demands of international cricket.

Player Power: He discusses the rise of player power in recent times, suggesting that players are becoming increasingly influential in team selection and decision-making processes.

Four-Day Cricket Crisis: He expresses concern over players refusing to play four-day cricket, citing it as a crucial aspect of a player's development and a necessary step towards success in Test cricket.

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