Yasir Arafat, a former Pakistan pacer, has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organizing a white ball domestic tournament, the ODI Champions Cup, just before a crucial Test series against England. Arafat expressed concerns over the national team's preparation, particularly after their recent historic Test series loss to Bangladesh, which diminished their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. He emphasized that players have not engaged in first-class cricket for 1.5 years and called the PCB's decisions 'a circus'. The upcoming Test series against England begins on October 7, with Arafat highlighting pressing fitness and technique issues that need to be addressed. Reports indicate that the PCB is considering alternative venues for the Test matches, potentially shifting from Pakistan. The mounting criticism reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the current state of Pakistan cricket and its management.