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Pakistani cricketers are not

schoolboys, Akram tells PCB
Former Pakistani cricket captain Wasim Akram has again taken an aim at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by
slamming on the fact that national players should not be treated like schoolboys by putting immense disciplinary
measures on them. Akram who spoke at the launch of Wasim Akram Foundation in Karachi said that the constant
change in policies have stunted the development of the players. Discipline is one thing but too much stress
on it can also lead to some players losing confidence because of it, Akram claimed.
According to the 49-year-old, who works as a commentator and teaches the Indian Premier
League team Kolkata Knight Riders, hence he also said that it was vital for young Pakistani
players to interact with other international players and they should be given some sort of freedom
to explore and learn as they are not kids but mature players. This even causes a lack in
confidence in players hence this affects the performance on the field. As the player performs well
on the field is how the player becomes a superstar which further evolves into a brand and that
will increase the value of Pakistan cricket. There were many past and current Pakistan cricket
players were present at the launch of the foundation which includes Shoaib Akhter and many
others. However, as discipline have been a major problem in Pakistan cricket team and due to
that reason Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were sidelined for few matches. The fielding coach
of Pakistan, Grant Luden threatened to resign because of misconduct and rude attitude shown by
the players.