PCB to hold 'Connection camp' following series loss to Bangladesh
What's the story
According to a Geo News report, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to host a 'Connection Camp' on September 22, following the national team's humiliating Test series defeat to Bangladesh. The meeting will include top officials and players who will discuss strategies for improvement. This decision comes in the wake of Pakistan's 0-2 loss at home in Rawalpindi, marking a new low for the team.
Meeting attendees
Key figures to attend 'Connection Camp'
The 'Connection Camp' will be attended by key figures, including white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten, Test coach Jason Gillespie, senior players, and other officials from both international and domestic circuits. Notably, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will lead the meeting. The discussion is expected to cover potential changes in captaincy across all formats of the game.
Performance decline
Pakistan's cricket performance hits a new low
Pakistan's cricket performance has been in decline, failing to dominate in any format. The team failed to reach the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup and the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup knockout stages. Pakistan lost successive Tests to Bangladesh on home soil thereafter. This poor form has led to Pakistan dropping to eighth in the latest ICC Test Rankings, their lowest since 1965.
Developments
Babar Azam could be sacked as white-ball captain
In another development, Babar Azam, the current captain of Pakistan's white-ball teams, could be sacked from his leadership position, reported Geo News. Notably, the PCB has not included him in the list of captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. This decision comes ahead of Pakistan's tour to Australia and has sparked speculation about a potential change in leadership for the team.