Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis are dissatisfied that PCB released dressing room videos.
Compared to other cricket teams, the Pakistan men’s squad has one of the most active social media presences.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) makes an effort to show supporters what their favourite players do when there isn’t action going on. A few examples are birthdays, gyms, and changing room films.
The PCB posted a video of Babar Azam’s remarks following the T20 World Cup match loss to India. They also released Babar’s video and mentor Matthew Hayden’s motivational speech yesterday after they advanced to the semifinals.
Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, two of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers, disagree with these videos.
Whatever occurs in a changing room should be kept private and not made public, according to the Sultan of Swing.
“If I were Babar, I would contact the person filming the video. Some things are sometimes private. I support social media, player engagement with fans, and everything else. But in this World Cup, I have not seen any other team do it? So, refrain from the impulse to gain more followers or likes. This is excessive “A regional sports channel, claimed Akram.
“Every moment, recordings are being made. Imagine giving a message to my team while sitting down without realising someone is recording. Simply say to him, “Guys, unwind for two days.” Do it elsewhere, not in the dressing room.”
After watching a clip from the film in which Babar is seen telling batter Mohammad Haris to leave the game early for his team, the 56-year-old voiced his opinion. Haris was out on the penultimate delivery of the 17th over with Pakistan just seven runs shy of Bangladesh’s 128-run goal while batting on 31 off 18 balls.
“Haris, you played exceptionally well. However, these little things will boost your self-assurance. For instance, your level will change as you finish a game. Make sure you don’t lose a wicket when you have the game in your hands. Wherever you play, our seniors informed me that when you win a game, your confidence level rises “In the video, Babar added.
Waqar, who up until last year served as the team’s bowling coach, asserted that such team discussions and get-togethers ought to be public knowledge.
According to him, Pakistan has a history of information leaks, player fights, and other such occurrences.
“I completely concur with you. Anything that occurs in the dressing room should remain there. People used to yell, dispute, and fight because of this issue, which existed before as well when a lot of information was released to the media. And now that you have captured it and are broadcasting it to the globe, “Waqar made reference.
