Mohammad Yousuf Raised his Voice Against Political Interference in Pakistan Cricket
Lately, the noise about political interference in Pakistan cricket just keeps getting louder. Mohammad Yousuf, the former captain, finally broke his silence and let everyone know how bad things have gotten inside the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His words landed hard, especially since Shoaib Akhtar had already called out the same problems. Now, more and more cricket veterans are speaking up, worried about where the national team is headed.
Yousuf didn’t sugarcoat anything. You could hear the frustration in his voice—this wasn’t just criticism, it was real disappointment. He called this the “darkest phase” in Pakistan’s cricket history. Coming from someone who used to anchor the team’s batting with so much calm and class, that really means something.
He’s been there. He knows how things work behind the scenes, and he’s convinced the real damage isn’t just about losing matches. It’s about chaos in the system itself. Yousuf says unless the PCB fixes what’s broken at the core, nothing will really change. Swapping out players or coaches won’t matter if the foundation stays weak.
And it’s not just about the team on the field. The problems go higher up—deep into the boardroom. Broken leadership, constant policy swings, people getting jobs for the wrong reasons—it’s all added up to a mess. Yousuf insists cricket decisions should come from people who actually understand the game, not from political deals or personal favors. When that doesn’t happen, the players feel it. They need stability, trust, a sense of direction. Without that, even the most talented squad loses its edge.
He didn’t hold back: if the PCB wants real change, it has to get rid of unqualified people at every level. Only then can Pakistan cricket find its feet again.
That’s why these calls for reform from legends like Yousuf aren’t just noise. They’re a demand for something deeper than a quick fix. The PCB’s job is to build a system where merit comes first and everyone’s held accountable. Yousuf wants to see long-term planning and professionalism, not decisions made for personal gain or under political pressure. Only then, he says, can Pakistan cricket hope to reclaim its old magic.
You can feel the frustration—not just from former players, but from fans all over the country who remember what Pakistan cricket used to be. People don’t just want the odd win here or there. They want to see the team on top of the world again.
Right now, this might be a turning point. When big names like Yousuf and Shoaib Akhtar speak out, it’s not just about venting. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the sport. Pakistan cricket has a legendary past, full of unforgettable moments and heroes. Getting back there won’t be easy. It’ll take leadership, unity, and a promise to put merit above everything else.
This isn’t just something players grumble about in the dressing room anymore. It’s a national issue. Whether things actually change or just get swept aside—well, we’ll see. But one thing’s clear: until the PCB cuts out political interference and starts running things on merit, the dream of bringing back Pakistan cricket’s glory days will stay just that—a dream.
