Shoaib Akhtar Endorses PCB’s Bold Call To Axe Pakistan Stars 'They're Now Looking At The Future' (AP/PTI)
\n\nPakistan hit rock bottom in England after thrashings at Lord's and Headingley, forcing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take harsh steps, including calling back seven players and two coaches midway through the series. Pakistan replaced the dropped players with fresh faces, including five debutants. The decision surprised many, but veteran Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar feels that it's a move in the right direction.
\n\nAkhtar said he was not surprised by the PCB's decision and added that a PCB official told him Pakistan cricket was on a ventilator. He revealed that PCB is now looking at the future and wants to bring in new players who just want to play for Pakistan.
\n\n“The PCB itself was very disappointed by these people, and they don’t expect anything from this Pakistan squad. The plan is to remove this squad and replace them with younger and newer blood. Players who just want to play for Pakistan. They are looking at the future now, and they are working at it in the right way,” Akhtar said on the OutSide EDGE show.
\n\nAkhtar said that he wants Shaheen…
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