Shoaib Malik proposes major domestic overhaul
Key takeaways
- Malik believes Pakistan’s red-ball system requires long-term investment, particularly in players who specialise in the traditional format.
- “To strengthen our red-ball cricket, we need to offer lucrative red-ball contracts to specialist players,” Malik wrote.
- Shoaib Malik also highlighted the sharp difference between domestic and international cricket, insisting that players need stronger preparation and complete commitment before stepping onto the Test stage.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has called for significant reforms in the country’s domestic red-ball structure, urging cricket authorities to introduce lucrative contracts for specialist Test players in an effort to improve the declining standards in the longest format.
The veteran all-rounder shared his views on the social media platform X following Pakistan’s recent struggles in Test cricket, stressing that financial incentives are necessary to keep players committed to first-class cricket instead of prioritising franchise leagues.
Malik believes Pakistan’s red-ball system requires long-term investment, particularly in players who specialise in the traditional format.