Pakistan’s forgettable T20I series against New Zealand has sparked frustration, and former cricketer Rashid Latif isn’t holding back.
After a crushing 4-1 series defeat, Latif has called for major changes, suggesting that the head coach and selectors should step down following the team’s dismal performance.
The final T20I in Christchurch summed up Pakistan’s struggles. The Men in Green managed only 128 runs, which New Zealand chased down in just 10 overs.
Tim Seifert led the carnage with a brutal 97 off 38 balls, smashing 10 sixes. James Neesham, with his five-wicket haul, walked away with the Player of the Match award. It was a thrashing, plain and simple.
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Speaking on a private TV channel, Rashid Latif questioned the credibility of head coach Aqib Javed’s comments about preparing for the Asia Cup and World Cup.
Given how Pakistan performed in this series, he believes discussions about long-term plans don’t hold much weight. Instead, he insists the focus should be on immediate improvements.
“I don’t think our head coach intends to stay until the World Cup and Asia Cup after this performance,” Latif said bluntly. “After such results, there should be no talk about future plans. The head coach needs to address the team’s daily performance.”
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Rashid Latif also raised concerns over Sufiyan Muqeem’s exclusion. The young spinner showed promise, yet he didn’t get a proper run in the team. Latif believes Pakistan needs players who can uplift the side, and Muqeem could have been one of them.
The former wicketkeeper-batter didn’t mince words, stating that both the head coach and selectors should take responsibility and step down. “After such performances, the head coach and selectors should resign,” he concluded.
With the Asia Cup and World Cup not too far away, Pakistan finds itself in a crisis. Can they bounce back, or will this series defeat lead to bigger changes? Time will tell, but one thing is clear—voices like Rashid Latif’s won’t stay quiet if things don’t improve.
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