Pakistan faces corruption allegations on PCB regarding poor-quality team jerseys. Former player Atiq-uz-Zaman criticized the cricket board for providing cheap uniforms. Other teams in the Asia Cup 2025 wear much better dry-fit kits than Pakistan.
Former Player Exposes Jersey Quality Problems
Atiq-uz-Zaman compared Pakistan’s jerseys with those of other teams playing in the tournament. He noticed Pakistani players wear low-quality uniforms that look very cheap. Other cricket teams have superior dry-fit materials that help players perform better.
“Pakistan players sweating through low-quality kits while others wear proper dry-fits. This is what happens when tenders go to friends, not professionals. Corruption dripping more than the sweat,” Zaman posted on X.
The former cricketer believes corruption allegations on PCB stem from poor procurement decisions. He thinks officials awarded jersey contracts to friends instead of qualified companies. This favoritism resulted in Pakistani players getting substandard uniforms during important matches.
Zaman’s comments highlight serious problems within Pakistan’s cricket administration system currently. He suggests personal connections influenced the jersey tender process more than quality. These decisions hurt Pakistan’s image on the international cricket stage badly.
Cricket fans also noticed the difference between Pakistan’s jerseys and other teams. Social media users posted pictures comparing uniform qualities across different teams. Many supporters felt embarrassed about their team’s cheap-looking cricket clothing during matches.
Captain Admits Team’s Batting Struggles
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged his team’s poor batting performance recently. The team barely scored 146 runs for 9 wickets against the UAE. Agha knows Pakistan must score much higher totals against stronger opponents.
The captain highlighted specific problems in middle overs batting during interviews. Pakistani batsmen struggle to accelerate scoring rates when they need runs. This weakness could prove costly against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
“We got the job done, but we still need to improve our batting in the middle order. That’s been a concern and something we need to work on. Apart from that, we did a good job. We haven’t batted at our best yet…we’re still just finding our way to 150.”
“If we bat well in the middle overs, we can push it to 170 no matter the opposition. Shaheen’s batting has improved a lot–he’s already great with the ball. Saim is someone who has been bringing us back into games, and I hope he can continue like this till the end,” Agha said.
Shaheen Afridi saved Pakistan with his late batting heroics against the UAE effectively. But the team cannot depend on bowlers to rescue them regularly. Saim Ayub continues his poor form without scoring any runs yet.
Preparation for Crucial India Match
Pakistan faces India on September 21 in their most important match. Corruption allegations on PCB create additional pressure on players before this clash. The team must focus on cricket despite the ongoing administrative controversies surrounding it.
Captain Agha believes his team can beat any opponent with better performances. Pakistan needs consistent batting throughout their innings to post competitive totals. The middle order must step up and support the top order.
