How Pakistan Cricket can make a comeback

Stability in leadership at the top

Pakistan has been notorious for chopping and changing its captains way too often

Pakistan has also been notorious for chopping and changing its captains way too often, creating an environment of insecurity and distrust amongst the players.

At one time in the early 2000s, there were around 10 players playing in the Pakistan team who had been captain of the squad at least once. Such hara-kiri can only lead to negative outcomes for any side.

Pakistan cricket witnessed the benefits of having Imran Khan at the helm of affairs in the 80s and early 90s, who made them a world class team. So, it is imperative now that Pakistan decides upon a long-term leadership option, grooms him and gives him a longer rope to work with.

Dealing with internal security situation

Pakistan has not seen much international cricket at home in the last decade. After the terror attacks on the Sri Lankan team on their tour of Pakistan in 2009, international cricket was completely banned in the country, with no teams willing to visit Pakistan because of security concerns.

The current situation in Pakistan hasn’t changed much with terrorist organizations creating havoc in the country and current security situation still being pathetic.

Pakistan needs to improve the internal security situation in the country, so that other sides and their boards are comfortable with sending their teams to Pakistan. Unless it sees a regular dose of international cricket at home, the situation will remain bad for Pakistan cricket to recover completely and get back to its glory days.