Shocking: PCB intentionally planned Pakistan team failure at World Cup, senior Pakistani player revealed to Indian media
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A senior player of the Pakistan team, who wished to remain anonymous, recently spoke to Cricbuzz and expressed a concerning belief regarding the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) intentions during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. According to this player, the PCB is deliberately engineering the team's failure in the tournament.
The player's assertion is that the PCB's ultimate motive behind this apparent desire for failure is to implement significant changes in the team's leadership and composition. By doing so, the board aims to gain control over crucial decisions regarding the team.
The senior player explicitly stated, "The board wants the team to fail, they don't want us to win the World Cup just so that they can make the changes and take control of who leads the team and who gets into the team."
Furthermore, the player highlighted that internal disagreements and conflicts within the team are not uncommon and can be resolved internally by the experienced and mature players. They believe that external interference is unnecessary.
Despite the importance of the tournament and the collective responsibility of the team to perform well, the player expressed distress over leaked discussions from the dressing room. These leaks are fueled by individuals within the board who have personal interests at stake. The player acknowledged that external criticisms, especially from social media and former cricketers, have had a detrimental impact on the team's morale.
The player also pointed out the challenging environment the team faces, including extended hotel stays, negative crowd reactions, and criticisms from fans and ex-cricketers.
Despite the team's dedication to training and their strong desire to win the World Cup, the player voiced frustration with the lack of support from the PCB. They accused the board of exacerbating the team's troubles rather than offering assistance.
Additionally, the senior player criticized a recent press release issued by the PCB, deeming it unnecessary. They accused the board of engaging in political maneuvering instead of focusing on the team's performance in the World Cup. This situation raises serious concerns about the state of affairs within Pakistani cricket and its governing body.
