1990s – The Era of Backups and Depth
In the 1990s, Pakistan cricket was built on depth. Every senior player had a backup waiting in the wings. That system ensured continuity, resilience, and strength. When one player faltered, another was ready to step in.
This is how Pakistan produced legends—Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Inzamam‑ul‑Haq, Saeed Anwar, Rashid Latif, and many more. The bench was strong, the future secure. That is the model Pakistan must return to today.
Grooming Young Boys – The Answer to Arrogance
India’s arrogance today is like someone from a brothel—desperate for attention, demanding respect hands down, but failing to show courtesy to opponents. The best way to answer this arrogance is not by chasing them, but by grooming our own.
Pakistan must invest in young boys, build backups for every position, and ensure that the next generation is stronger than the last. This is how we elevate our cricket, and this is how we silence arrogance—with performance, not compromise.
Respect Then vs Arrogance Now
I come from a generation that respected Indian greats. I praised Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly. In 1996, I even had the opportunity to shake hands with Azharuddin in Karachi.
It was a different time. We didn’t have social media or AI cameras to capture the moment, but there was mutual respect. Comparing that India with today’s India, the difference is stark. Today’s India thrives on arrogance, not respect. And I say openly: I would not shake hands with an Indian cricketer now.
🏏 Roadmap: Grooming and Motivating Pakistani Talent
Strengthen Grassroots Academies
- Build regional academies across Pakistan with proper facilities.
- Identify talent early, especially in underrepresented areas.
Structured Backup System
- Every national team player must have a groomed backup ready.
- Domestic cricket should be aligned to produce replacements for each role.
Mentorship by Former Legends
- Engage Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Inzamam, and other icons to mentor young players.
- Transfer not just skills, but discipline and national pride.
Fitness and Mental Toughness Programs
- Introduce modern fitness regimes and sports psychology.
- Groom players to handle pressure, arrogance, and sledging with composure.
Reward Meritocracy, Not Politics
- Selection must be based on performance, not favoritism.
- Create transparent pathways from U‑19 to PSL to national team.
Conclusion – Build Our Own, Ignore Their Noise
Pakistan must stop giving India the chance to humiliate us. The Government of Pakistan and PCB have already shown strength by refusing to play league matches against India in Colombo. That decision was correct, and I support Mohsin Naqvi’s consistency.
But beyond decisions, Pakistan must build depth. Groom young boys, create backups, and elevate our cricket just as we did in the 1990s. That is the real answer to India’s arrogance.
Because the truth is simple: India thrives on attention. The best way to silence arrogance is to ignore it, build our own strength, and lead with dignity.
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