Unbiased fact: Pakistan cricket falls behind due to the lack of education, modern technology, equipment and media houses with technical analysts

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In modern cricket, the game has evolved into a more complex and technical sport, and countries that have kept up with these changes have seen great success. Unfortunately, Pakistan has lagged in adopting certain modern-day equipment and facilities, which directly impacts both player development and performance.

One key area where Pakistan falls short is in training facilities. World-class cricket nations like England, Australia, and India have state-of-the-art facilities that provide a full range of specialized equipment. For instance, they have bowling machines that simulate various conditions and speeds, and bat sensors that measure the power and timing of shots. Pakistan’s training facilities, in comparison, are outdated, limiting the players' ability to prepare for high-level competition.

Another important aspect is the availability of modern technology. Countries like Australia use biomechanics labs and high-speed cameras to analyze players’ techniques in great detail. This allows coaches to identify flaws in technique that may not be visible to the naked eye. Pakistan, unfortunately, does not have the same level of technological support. Countries like India have also embraced virtual reality systems to help players prepare mentally for situations they might face in actual matches, something Pakistan has yet to implement.

Additionally, the lack of top-tier coaches and instructors hinders the development of players. Modern-day cricket requires coaches who are not just experienced, but also highly educated in new training methods, fitness programs, and mental conditioning techniques. Countries like England and Australia invest heavily in this area, while Pakistan still relies heavily on former players who may not have the necessary qualifications to guide the next generation of cricketers.

Education is also crucial. Players don’t have enough academic education that would help them understand modern-day cricket and be aware of the tools and equipment needed. Education helps them with self-grooming, boosting their confidence, and giving them the ability to speak confidently and express themselves. With the right mindset, they could impress others with their talent and intelligence. But right now, our players often appear as a joke in front of players from other teams, and sometimes they even become meme material. Their mindset is too confined, so they can’t think outside the box to understand the direction modern cricket is moving in.

Additionally, the lack of proper sports media houses with quality cricket analysts also hinders the development of players. Countries like England and Australia have established platforms where experts analyze games and provide valuable feedback, which can be useful for players. In Pakistan, however, the absence of such media support means players often miss out on constructive analysis that could help them improve.
 
PCB is just a mess filled with sycophants and flatterers. Hard to find some real intellectuals here.
 
Lack of quality test pacers is the main issue right now. Batting has always been our Achilles heel, principally relying on 1 or 2 batsmen in every era. However the decline in fast bowling has highlighted this weakness even more now. Also mentally are players are not as strong as say players from Australia.
 
PCB is just a mess filled with sycophants and flatterers. Hard to find some real intellectuals here.
Sadly that is our culture and not just confined to cricket

Khushaamad, jee-hazoori are important traits required to be successful in our society.
 
Sadly that is our culture and not just confined to cricket

Khushaamad, jee-hazoori are important traits required to be successful in our society.
We ruined the career of many talented players because of it.
 
Sadly that is our culture and not just confined to cricket

Khushaamad, jee-hazoori are important traits required to be successful in our society.
And our players don’t have enough education to fully understand modern cricket or the tools and equipment they need. But right now they often look out of place in front of players from other teams and sometimes even become meme material.

Their thinking is too limited, so they can’t see the bigger picture or keep up with the way cricket is evolving.
 
Biggest reason is just fitness alone. Lack of good diets, fitness, strength training. It feeds into discipline too and fielding levels. We can see players like Rizwan who are fitter than most and succeed because it despite a lack of natural talent. However a talented player with a similar work ethic will become a better player. However if the talented person doesn’t bother to try hard, you can’t blame the untalented players working hard and taking their place.

Also I think there is a tendency to disregard cricketing fundamentals at a younger age. In all sports there tends to be a most efficient way to hit or move footwork to play the best shot. Yes of course there is room for unorthodoxy, but I think we let it in too much, they should be the exception to the rule. Far too often it just looks like talented players who didn’t train with the right fundamentals rigidly enough when they were young. And it’s much harder fixing that when you get older, you’re too set in your ways.

I don’t think education is such a big issue. Education doesn’t help guys like Masood. Talent is far more important. In football a lot of kids are not great in school or from poor backgrounds. But when they are inducted into the football clubs, they are told how to train, how to diet etc. It’s up to the football club itself to educate, and if you don’t stick with it you are usually let go. If football clubs just took in the richer and educated guys, they would probably be worse off as the average standard of talent coming in would be lower. Looking at some of the players rising through Pakistani cricket, it’s either the set ups don’t properly try to enforce good diets and fitness (and technique fundamentals) or there is way too much leniency allowing kids to progress through the ranks disregarding these things.
 
It's 100% systemic issues within Pakistani cricket.

General education is nice but not always important. Some of the best athletes on the planet barely went to school. Don't get me wrong, it does help and it should be prioritized across the nation for the well-being of the athlete and their future. However, the issue for Pakistani cricket has more to do with the systems they have in place to refine the talent coming in. It should be like a well-oiled machine that optimizes each player based on their physical/psychological requirements.

Yes, this should include world-class facilities, sports science, virtual reality, and access to the best specialists. Sports medicine should also be top-notch considering what they just did to Ihsanullah. You shouldn't have to be Saim Ayub to get such meticulous care and supervision while healing.

I don't see it as a simple financial issue but more to do with the lack of stability. Too many administrative changes mean no one settles in with a long-term plan. Most of the changes being suggested are great over time but not good in the short term, which is what most of these admins care about.

For example, creating rank turners to get quick wins is an easy sell to the chairman (and fans). In comparison, he will never consider a long-term investment in sports science because the rewards will come when he's long gone.
 
These are some of the factors for sure... Education does give you a picture about right and wrong but tbh it does not really improve your game... Education can make you a better person and a role model player but not better player...

In technology, yep, we are way behind than other top nations.
 
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