PAK Vs BAN: 'There Is Nothing More Comical Than People Running Pakistan Cricket...'- Harsha Bhogle Rips Apart PCB After Shambolic Performance In World Cup 2023

In a recent and rather amusing critique, Harsha Bhogle took a jovial dig at the present state of Pakistan’s cricket administration, likening it to a comical spectacle. Bhogle, a well-known cricket commentator, expressed his sentiments during a segment on Cricbuzz, providing a humorous take on the state of affairs in the PCB.

Harsha Bhogle’s playful yet pointed comments shed light on the ongoing turmoil within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He humorously observed, “There is nothing more comical than the people running Pakistan cricket right now. Zaka Ashraf wants to change what Najam Sethi did. Najam Sethi wants to change what Ramiz Raja did. Najam Sethi runs PCB on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Zaka Ashraf runs PCB on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. And on Sunday, it is a debate on what it should be the next week,”

He went on to highlight the continuous shifting of leadership at PCB, illustrating it as a never-ending game of musical chairs. Zaka Ashraf, a former chairman, is eager to overturn the decisions made by his predecessor, Najam Sethi.

Dinesh Karthik Also Takes A Dig At Pakistan Cricket

In contrast, Dinesh Karthik, another cricketing personality, took a more serious tone when discussing Pakistan’s recent success in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He pointed out that Pakistan had reached the number-one position in the ODI team rankings earlier in the year. This achievement was primarily due to their impressive 4-0 lead in a five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Notably, this marked the team’s first time at the top of the rankings since the ICC officially recognized them in January 2005.

However, Karthik offered a counterpoint to their rise to the top, emphasizing the circumstances surrounding their victories. He noted that during their series against New Zealand, a significant portion of the Kiwi players was participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This meant that Pakistan faced a New Zealand team that was far from full strength, which contributed to their elevated ranking.

“They played New Zealand when half of Kiwi players were in IPL. They have been playing some ordinary teams and not full-strength sides. Hence their ranking went to No. 1. But they struggled against New Zealand’s B team too. In the end, they managed to win the series, but it was a convincing win. So you can see why they are struggling,” said Karthik.

In summary, Harsha Bhogle’s amusing take on the PCB’s leadership situation provided a lighthearted perspective on their administrative woes. At the same time, Dinesh Karthik’s analysis offered a more critical examination of Pakistan‘s recent success in ODIs, emphasizing the context in which it occurred. Together, their insights painted a multifaceted picture of the current state of Pakistan’s cricketing landscape.