Haroon Rasheed links Pakistan cricket decline to Imran Khan's domestic structure reforms

Former Pakistan chief selector Haroon Rasheed claims the downfall of national cricket standards stems from structural changes implemented during the term of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to Haroon, a task force initially proposed a hybrid model that retained departmental teams alongside a provincial system, but Imran rejected the plan. The subsequent transition to a five-team provincial structure removed departmental participation, a move Haroon identifies as a catalyst for reduced talent depth. He argues that Pakistan should decentralize governance and restore independence to regional associations and departments to mirror the success of India's layered domestic system. Haroon held various roles within the Pakistan Cricket Board before departing in 2020. These remarks arrive amid ongoing scrutiny from former players regarding the current state of the nation's cricket pathway.

• 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He rejected it outright’: Former PCB chief selector blames Imran Khan’s domestic overhaul for Pakistan cricket’s downfall