Pakistan Cricket Faces Leadership Crisis and Criticism

Pakistan cricket is experiencing significant turmoil, marked by leadership instability and poor performances. The team, once World Cup champions, is now facing harsh criticism from fans and former players due to a series of defeats, including their recent 0-2 Test series loss at home to Bangladesh. Frequent captaincy changes, described as a 'musical chairs' situation by Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, have contributed to the team's lack of cohesion and morale, with players reportedly more focused on individual performance. Babar Azam's repeated resignation from the captaincy has left the team without stable leadership, as potential successors like Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood also struggled in their roles. The instability has further exacerbated Pakistan's prolonged winless streak in home Test matches, spanning nearly three years. Ashwin expressed empathy for the players, noting the skilled roster and the proud cricketing history of Pakistan, but lamented the internal chaos affecting their international standing.