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00:00Welcome to News Update 200, I am here to serve you with a news update.

00:09The controversy surrounding Pakistan Cricket's surgery, initiated by Chairman PCB Mohsin

00:15Naqvi, has given rise to significant debate and speculation in the local media.

00:19The term, surgery, refers to a series of reforms and changes following Pakistan's performance

00:25in the recent World Cup.

00:26The sacking of Abdul Razak and Wahab Riaz, both former players and members of the selection

00:31committee, has been particularly controversial.

00:34The sudden removal of Razak and Riaz has raised questions about the decision-making process

00:39within the PCB.

00:41Both men played important roles.

00:43Razak was involved in the selection committees of both the men's and women's teams, and Riaz

00:48was the senior manager as well as a member of the selection committee.

00:51The PCB has not provided any clear explanation for his dismissal.

00:55The absence of an official statement or press conference by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has fuelled

01:00speculations and rumours.

01:02Reports have surfaced about the team's poor performance in the World Cup, particularly

01:06criticism of fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.

01:09PCB's silence on these reports has added to the controversy.

01:13Questions have been raised as to why only Razak and Riaz were dropped from the seven-member

01:17selection committee, which also includes senior figures like coach and captain Babur

01:21Razak.

01:22This selective behaviour has led to speculations of internal politics and scapegoating.

01:27The controversy highlights wider problems in the structure of Pakistan cricket.

01:32There is a concern that simply replacing individuals will not address the deep, systemic problems

01:36affecting Pakistan cricket.

01:38Comprehensive reforms are needed to improve team performance and cricket infrastructure

01:43as a whole.

01:44The management and governance of PCB has been scrutinised.

01:48Effective leadership and transparent decision-making are essential for the development of cricket

01:52in Pakistan.

01:53It is important to hold players accountable for their performance, but it needs to be

01:57done in a fair and transparent manner.

02:00The PCB should ensure that evaluations and decisions are based on merit and not influenced

02:05by internal politics.

02:07The current upheaval in Pakistan cricket may lead to more significant changes and reforms

02:11in the coming days.

02:12However, for these reforms to be effective, the PCB needs to adopt a more transparent

02:17and systematic approach.

02:19Engaging with stakeholders, including players, coaches and the public, and clearly communicating

02:24the reasons behind decisions will be essential to gaining trust and support.

02:29The ultimate goal is to build a sustainable and robust cricket system that can consistently

02:33produce high-performance teams and nurture young talent.

02:36Only then can Pakistan cricket truly develop and achieve long-term success.

02:41The recent dismissal of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razak by chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has given

02:47rise to significant controversy and debate.

02:50While these changes are part of a wider surgery of Pakistan cricket following the team's poor

02:54performance at the World Cup, the reasons behind these specific dismissals have been

02:58particularly controversial.

03:00According to a PCB official who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity, investigations

03:05revealed that Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razak were allegedly insisting on the inclusion of certain

03:10players in the squad.

03:11He was allegedly putting pressure on other members of the selection committee, creating

03:15a perception of bias towards certain players who ultimately underperformed at the World

03:19Cup.

03:20Wahab Riaz, in his role as senior team manager, was responsible for maintaining team discipline.

03:26However, various stories of irregularities surfaced during the World Cup, suggesting

03:31that they failed to take appropriate action.

03:33Despite the selection committee being a collective decision-making body, there was a general

03:37perception that Wahab Riaz had a disproportionate influence on the committee's decisions.

03:42This impression was strengthened by his previous political connections, having served as sports

03:46minister in M. Mohsin Naqvi's cabinet when Naqvi was the caretaker chief minister of

03:52Punjab.

03:53Both Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razak issued statements denying the allegations of bias.

03:58Riaz emphasized that the seven-member committee took decisions collectively with equal votes

04:03of all members.

04:04He questioned how one vote could outweigh six others, saying all decisions were on record

04:09in the meeting minutes.

04:10There is a lot of speculation and criticism due to lack of a clear statement from the

04:15PCB.

04:16Confusion surrounding the reasons for the dismissal and the absence of Chairman Mohsin

04:19Naqvi from the official press conference fuelled the controversy.

04:22PCB's failure to provide a clear rationale for the dismissal has fuelled rumours and

04:27speculation.

04:28Transparency in decision-making is vital to maintaining credibility and trust.

04:33Critics say that these dismissals are merely cosmetic changes aimed at placating public

04:37sentiment rather than addressing the underlying problems in Pakistan cricket.

04:41Real improvements require a thorough review of team performance, strategy and structure.

04:47The approach taken by the PCB contrasts with the more systematic reviews of other cricket

04:51boards, such as the England cricket board following their poor performance in the 2015

04:56World Cup.

04:57England's comprehensive review and strategic overhaul led to their success in subsequent

05:01tournaments.

05:02To truly improve Pakistan cricket, PCB needs to adopt a more strategic and transparent

05:07approach.

05:08This includes a comprehensive assessment of team performance involving experienced cricket

05:14professionals and data analysis is essential.

05:17Learning from successful teams and implementing best practices can lead to long-term improvements.

05:23Apart from replacing individuals, the PCB should address the systemic issues within

05:27Pakistan cricket.

05:29This includes improving domestic cricket, investing in player development from an early

05:33age and fostering a culture of professionalism and accountability.

05:37Engaging transparently with players, coaches, fans and other stakeholders can build trust

05:43and ensure that changes are supported by the wider cricket community.

05:46With these steps, the PCB can move beyond cosmetic changes to meaningful reforms that

05:51will enhance the performance and reputation of Pakistan cricket at the global level.

05:55The situation within the Pakistan cricket board, PCB, has been further complicated by

06:00the recent leaks of coaches' reports and the media frenzy surrounding fast bowler Shaheen

06:04Afridi.

06:05These leaks have not only sparked controversy but also highlighted deeper issues within

06:09the PCB related to player management, transparency and internal politics.

06:14Shaheen Afridi, once the captain of the team, is now at the centre of controversy due to

06:18the leaked information from the coaches' reports.

06:21The release of such sensitive information damages the morale of the players and the

06:25overall atmosphere within the team.

06:27Shaheen Afridi's past conflicts with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, including his earlier

06:32removal from the captaincy, have worsened the situation.

06:36These incidents, combined with selected media leaks, create a toxic environment that inhibits

06:40team cohesion and performance.

06:43Ehsan Iftikhar and Sami Chaudhry have criticised the unprofessional handling of PCB's internal

06:48affairs.

06:50Personal conflicts and public disclosure of sensitive information are detrimental to team

06:54morale and adversely affect the board's managerial abilities.

06:57Sami Chaudhry pointed out that this trend of leaking internal affairs has been going

07:01on since the 1990s.

07:03The advent of electronic and social media has only increased the frequency and impact

07:08of such leaks.

07:09The ability to influence board decisions through media pressure is a concern.

07:14Journalists who break sensational stories are often favoured, which undermines accountability

07:18and encourages leaks and infighting.

07:21Effective player management requires confidentiality, cooperation and constructive feedback.

07:26PCB's inability to protect its players from media scrutiny and internal politics indicates

07:32the need for significant improvement in this area.

07:34To promote a healthy team environment, PCB should address the cultural issues that lead

07:39to such leaks and internal conflicts.

07:41This includes creating a professional, respectful and supportive environment for players and

07:46staff.

07:47To navigate this critical juncture, the PCB will have to undertake comprehensive reforms

07:52that go beyond superficial changes.

07:53Here are the key steps that PCB's should consider.

07:57Establish strict protocols to ensure that internal reports and sensitive information

08:02are not leaked to the media.

08:03It includes clear guidelines on how to handle and share internal communications.

08:08PCB's should communicate transparently with players, staff and public.

08:13Holding regular press conferences and providing clear explanations of decisions can help build

08:17trust and reduce speculation.

08:20Invest in professional development programs for players and management.

08:24This includes training in media handling, leadership and conflict resolution to equip

08:28them with the skills needed to navigate complex situations.

08:32Conduct systematic reviews of team performance and management practices, similar to successful

08:37models used by other cricket workers.

08:39Use these assessments to implement evidence-based reforms that address both immediate and long-term

08:44problems.

08:45Focus on strengthening the infrastructure of domestic cricket to provide a strong pipeline

08:49of talent and a strong foundation for the national team.

08:52This includes improving facilities, coaching and the level of competition.

08:57By addressing these areas, the PCB can move towards a more stable, professional and successful

09:02cricket environment.

09:04This approach will not only improve team performance, but also restore trust among players, fans

09:09and stakeholders.

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