Azhar Ali links Pakistan's red-ball struggles to the removal of departmental teams, emphasizing their role as a crucial talent pipeline for the national side.
Pakistan have lost 13 of their last 18 Test matches (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 15, 2026
06:00 pm
What's the storyFormer Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed the national team's recent struggles in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental sides in domestic cricket.
He described these teams as "the biggest nursery for Pakistan cricket."
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