Pakistan’s Test struggles linked to departmental cricket shutdown: Azhar Ali
Sanjeev Kumar | August 15, 2026 9:22 PM CST
Former 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." The veteran further stressed their importance to Pakistan's cricketing ecosystem. Azhar's remarks came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removed two departments for failing to comply with new regulations, including a major increase in participation fees.
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