Danish Kaneria criticizes Pakistan cricket following series defeat to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized the national cricket system following a 0-2 Test series loss against England. After a 194-run defeat at Lord’s, the Pakistan Cricket Board removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul while releasing seven players from the squad. Kaneria argued that personnel changes fail to address deeper systemic issues, including coaching stability and the quality of domestic cricket. He cited the abandonment of departmental cricket as a primary cause for a decline in the national talent pool. Kaneria further questioned the reliance on Pakistan Super League performances over domestic first-class match experience for selection. He called for structural reform to restore competitive standards and accountability within the organization.
- •Pakistan lost the Test series to England after a 194-run defeat at Lord’s.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board released seven players and removed coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul.
- •Danish Kaneria attributed the team's decline to structural changes in domestic cricket.
- •Kaneria advocated for selectors to prioritize first-class cricket over Pakistan Super League form.
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'Good for nothing': Danish Kaneria lambasts Pakistan cricket, calls it 'a shame after 70 years'
"Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria slammed the country’s cricket system after a 0-2 Test series defeat to England. He criticised selection, coaching, domestic cricket and PCB accountability, arguing that personnel changes alone will not fix deeper issues. Kaneria called for structural reforms, a stronger domestic system, experienced coaches and selectors, and greater accountability to restore Pakistan’s competitive spirit.
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