Azhar Ali criticizes Aaqib Javed after Pakistan squad changes

Former captain Azhar Ali has condemned the current management of the Pakistan cricket team following recent heavy losses in the ongoing Test tour of England. The team, which recently saw head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul relieved of their duties alongside the removal of seven players, has been criticized for a lack of long-term vision. Azhar specifically targeted High Performance Director and senior selector Aaqib Javed, arguing that Javed deflects blame for poor team performances despite holding authority over roster decisions. The team remains in a state of flux, with Azhar suggesting that the current instability has negatively impacted captain Azam. He called for a shift away from immediate reactive changes in favor of a stable structure that supports development over several years. Several high-profile figures have criticized the recent team overhaul, including the resignation of Misbah-ul-Haq as a selector in protest.

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