Former leg spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for getting ready a sub-par pitch for the continued Check collection opener in opposition to England.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Kaneria said that Pakistan have turn into the butt of all jokes resulting from their lack of ability to make a top quality floor. He urged the board to take a cue from India, asking them to make spin-friendly wickets for residence Assessments to keep away from an analogous state of affairs sooner or later.
He remarked:
“The cricketing world is laughing at Pakistan proper now. Everyone seems to be making an attempt to raise Check cricket as of late. Nonetheless, Pakistan have made a complete mess.
“India make spin-friendly tracks for his or her residence. We additionally ought to have carried out that no less than. These tracks solely assist create batting data, and it turns into boring for the viewers.”
Pakistan have acquired criticism from all quarters for making a lifeless observe on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for the essential first Check. Bowlers from each side have struggled on the floor, whereas the batters have made merry on the gradual pitch.
“We’d like educated curators in Pakistan” – Danish Kaneria
Kaneria additional went on to say that one can not anticipate Pakistan to create tracks which have a whole lot of bounce. He identified that the likes of Australia and England are capable of create full of life surfaces as they’ve shaped a robust crew of curators.
The 41-year-old recommended that Pakistan should concentrate on hiring educated curators as a substitute of giving duties to those that know nothing aside from watering and rolling the pitch.
Kaneria elaborated:
“We should perceive that we can not make pitches in Pakistan the place there can be bounce like in Australia. Nations like Australia and England have a potent crew of curators who create high quality tracks.
“Nonetheless, in Pakistan, the curator solely believes in watering and rolling. They by no means examine the temperature of the floor, nor do they attempt to change the soil or clay. We’d like educated curators in Pakistan.”
England racked up 657 runs after electing to bat first within the Check, with 4 of their batters crossing the 100-run mark. Moreover, Babar Azam and Co. have additionally placed on an impressed present in response due to tremendous centuries by openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq.