Cricket worries

Two miserable performances in Asian Cup 2018 and against Australia have disillusioned cricket fans all over country, patently due to two major reasons: very poor selection by the selection team and lethargic coaching. Regrettably, in the presence of strong players, the selection has been very week. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England will have different dimensions with surfaces having become more batting-friendly. Weather conditions are going to play a big part, given that it will June-July, giving spinners room to rock.

Given the above facts, I hate to say that a miserable performance in ICC-2019 Cup, will only be due to poor selection and coaching. There is a need to ensure a well-balanced team with a dynamic batting line-up and an effective bowling side will only help win the cup.

Muhammad Muslim Shaikh

Islamabad