Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the country’s coaching setup for the national team’s ongoing batting problems. He blamed poor technical guidance for weaknesses that have affected Pakistani batters for several years.
Yousuf made the comments after Pakistan struggled against England in a Test match. England scored 290 in their first innings before dismissing Pakistan for only 110. The hosts then reached 177-7, extending their overall lead to 357 runs.
Yousuf Criticises Pakistan’s Coaching Setup
Reacting to Pakistan’s poor batting display, Yousuf criticised coaches who allegedly failed to address players’ technical weaknesses. He claimed some coaches also prevented Babar Azam and other players from correcting issues earlier in their careers.
According to Yousuf, those technical problems could have been resolved with proper guidance. However, he said poor coaching decisions eventually contributed to Pakistan cricket’s current decline. Moreover, he strongly criticised coaches who influence talented players without providing effective direction.
Yousuf described such coaches as harmful to the game and accused them of blocking player development. He also urged cricketers to carefully consider whose advice they follow during their careers.
Pakistan Batting Weaknesses Exposed
The former captain said Pakistan’s technical shortcomings have become increasingly visible against international opponents. He highlighted performances in different conditions, including Bangladesh and England, as evidence of the problem.
Furthermore, Yousuf argued that players should have corrected these weaknesses much earlier. He warned that continued technical problems could leave Pakistan vulnerable against strong international teams.
Meanwhile, Yousuf remains Pakistan’s record holder for most Test runs in a calendar year. He scored 1,788 runs in 11 Tests during 2006, including nine centuries and three fifties.
His latest remarks have renewed debate over Pakistan’s coaching structure and player development system. The criticism also comes as Pakistan continues searching for greater consistency with the bat.
