KARACHI: Former captain Wasim Akram yesterday blamed a lack of international cricket and the absence of a
system for developing young players for Pakistan’s disappointing defeats in recent months.
Pakistan lost the final one-day international against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to complete a 3-0 rout, and the upcoming Test series in the United Arab Emirates looks likely to be a tough proposition.
“Australia were always favourites to win the one-day
series,” Wasim said. “So don’t blame the Pakistan team, because they are playing so much less international cricket than other countries.”
“India is playing too much cricket and so is Sri Lanka, and they are performing well,” said Wasim, who also hit out at a lack of infrastructure and shortage of junior-level tours. AFP
