'Copy what India is doing': Former Pakistan batter wants PCB to follow BCCI's plan

In a candid mess to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has suggested that Pakistan should take inspiration from India’s cricketing structure to elevate nation's cricketing standards. 

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Former Pakistan cricketer wants PCB to learn from BCCI

In a video shared on YouTube, Basit Ali emphasized importance of learning from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and ir strategic focus on strengning foundation of game.

Basit Ali's comments come in context of upcoming Champions Cup, a One-Day tournament set to be held after Pakistan's Test series. He expressed concern that PCB has often looked towards countries like England, Australia, and New Zealand for guidance but has overlooked successful cricketing model of ir neighboring country, India.

“Pakistan has copied systems of England, Australia, and New Zealand. India is right next to us, please copy ir system too. You need intelligence in copying as well. Just copy what India is doing," Basit Ali stated.

Basit Ali highlighted BCCI’s focus on grassroots development and importance of domestic tournaments in creating a robust talent pipeline. He pointed out that Duleep Trophy, a domestic tournament in India, is about to begin, ting that it is a four-day tournament, unlike limited-overs formats that dominate cricketing landscape in Pakistan. 

“y are focused on making ir base stronger, which is why y are so successful,” Ali continued. He argued that Pakistan could benefit significantly by implementing a similar approach, focusing on building a strong foundation through its domestic cricket structure rar than constantly altering strategies to match those of distant nations.

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Pakistan recently lost a Test match against Bangladesh in home conditions. It is first time Pakistan lost a Test game to Bangladesh at home. After loss, many former cricketers in Pakistan blamed team manment and PCB, citing ir lack of strategy. 

Pakistan cricket team will play second Test match against Bangladesh starting August 30. match will be played in Rawalpindi.