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Pakistan’s middle-order batter Saud Shakeel has made a bold statement about the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) revolving-door policy for head coaches.
If he were ever to become PCB chairman, he says, his first order of business would be to appoint a permanent head coach for three years—one who cannot be removed even if the chairman changes.
Now that’s a strong stance! And honestly, he makes a solid point.
Coaching Instability Hurts Players
Pakistan cricket has seen its fair share of coaching musical chairs. One day it’s Misbah-ul-Haq, the next it’s Saqlain Mushtaq, and before you know it, foreign coaches like Mickey Arthur or Grant Bradburn are in charge—only to be replaced again.
Saud believes that this constant change affects players’ performances. And he’s right!
“The change in the coaching setup definitely affects the environment of the dressing room. If I say that it does not affect us at all, I would be lying,” he said.
He explained that players and coaches need time to understand each other. A new coach comes in with his own mindset, preferences, and strategies, which takes time to adjust to. But if the coach is changed frequently, players are left confused.
And guess what? This uncertainty isn’t just in the coaching staff—it reflects in Pakistan’s inconsistent performances too.
A Strong Domestic System = A Stronger Pakistan Team
Saud Shakeel didn’t stop at coaching. He also addressed the financial struggles of Pakistan’s domestic cricketers.
“We need to uplift the standard of domestic cricket in terms of money,” he emphasized.
Many first-class cricketers in Pakistan earn less than top club cricketers in other countries. If we want our domestic structure to produce world-class talent, players must be given financial security. Otherwise, we risk losing talent to other careers or T20 leagues abroad.
Is Saud Shakeel Talking Sense? Absolutely!
Saud Shakeel’s comments highlight two major issues in Pakistan cricket—lack of coaching stability and poor financial support for domestic players.
If Pakistan truly wants to build a dominant cricket team, they need to fix these problems. A long-term head coach can bring consistency, clear planning, and better player development. And investing in domestic cricket means future stars will emerge better trained, more confident, and financially secure.
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