[EXCLUSIVE] “PSL is not even close to IPL standards”: Atiq-uz-Zaman

[The Bald Eagle]

In our latest exclusive interview, Atiq-uz-Zaman, former Pakistan Test cricketer and ECB Level 4 qualified coach, delivers a no-holds-barred analysis of Pakistan cricket’s systemic issues, from flawed PSL strategies to Babar Azam’s technical struggles. With decades of global coaching experience, Atiq exposes the gaps in player development, management failures, and the cultural roadblocks stifling progress.Key topics include:

• Shocking PSL selections: Why franchises prioritize "entertainment" over merit.
• PSL vs IPL: The glaring quality gap and scheduling conflicts.
• Karachi Stadium chaos: Blocked roads, poor facilities, and fan neglect.
• Babar Azam’s 4-year technical flaw: Why coaches failed to fix it.
• PCB’s reputation crisis: Mishandling foreign coaches like Gillespie and Kirsten.
• Local vs foreign coaches: Why Pakistan must follow India’s blueprint.
• Overqualified coaches: "Is it a crime to be overqualified?"
• Mental health in cricket: Why Babar needs a sports psychologist.
• Women in men’s cricket: Atiq’s controversial stance on coaching roles.

Watch the latest interview with Saj here:

 

[BouncerGuy]

I agree with atiq.

People who are saying that PSL is a big brand, they are delusional. PSL is nowhere near IPL... It will take few more years until we can talk about it.

 

[volcyz]

PSL is theplayground of the washed up and hasbeens