LAHORE: Pakistan’s pacer Wahab Riaz has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection policy, pointing out several improvements that “could be made for better performance from players.”
Talking to a private sports magazine, Wahab Riaz claimed that it was the norm in Pakistan to judge players on just one or two performances. “I think something that should be changed is that a player should not be judged based on just one or two matches,” he said.
“I think the previous performances and hard work of the player should be kept in mind. Everyone has good and bad days. A player can give better performances if they are supported in both good and bad times,” Wahab added.
He believed that communication was key and players needed to know what the future holds for them. “Communication is very important. Players always have this question of why they were excluded,” he added.
“If an explanation is given and is based on reality then a player has to take them and work harder. I even think if a player is not part of the teams plan for a longer period than he should be told, which can result in better performances,” he added.
The left-arm pacer rubbished claims that his career relied on just one or two good spells, saying that he was satisfied with his performances. “My career is not just based on one or two spells. I could have bowled even more but again in Pakistan a player is judged on just one or two matches,” he said.
The pacer said he was hoping to represent Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup and was striving hard to achieve that goal. “My wish is to play the World Cup. I also want to win the whole tournament. But it depends on the team management and selectors,” he concluded.
