Basit Ali backs departmental cricket in Pakistan ? Cricket News Update
Basit Ali, the former Pakistan cricketer, believes that departmental cricket is doing a great job in the country and urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take measures to strengthen the national cricket structure.
Over the last 10 years, there has been an ongoing debate in the country about the domestic cricket format, with some former cricketers advocating the promotion of regional cricket. However, majority of the cricket pundits in Pakistan are of the opinion that departmental cricket must be the priority for the PCB, because of its quality.
While expressing his views during a television interview last night, the former right-handed batsman from Karachi said that departmental cricket is invaluable for the country and it must be promoted. Basit, who is presently the coach of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), mentioned that the standard of coaching in departmental cricket has improved over the years.
?Departmental cricket is the strongest these days in Pakistan. We will organise a departmental T20 Cup in Ramadan,? said the former cricketer. ?The number of coaches at department level have increased, but each one of them has his own method of coaching. The tenure of Mr. Zaka Ashraf has benefited Pakistan cricket to a certain extent.?
Over the last couple of years, the Green Shirts have been doing a reasonable job at the ultimate stage of the sport; however, as per the cricket experts, Pakistan need to perform more consistently and that is possible only if the standard of domestic cricket is enhanced.
Basit, who played for the country in 1990s, feels that the national players have a greater chance of showcasing their skills today as compared to past because more and more matches are being televised these days.
The former cricketer is extremely impressed by the growth of Umar Waheed, the young right-handed batsman from Rawalpindi and feels that the former Pakistan Under-19s? player has the potential to make it big in the coming years.
?There have never been more televised domestic matches than now-a-days. It has improved the quality of players. Umar Waheed has impressed me a lot. He is the one to watch out for. National Bank have signed him up,? he added.
Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Basit-Ali-backs-departmental-cricket-in-Pakistan-Cricket-News-Update-a214346
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