Azhar Ali blames decline of departmental cricket for Pakistan's Test downfall
Cricket
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali blamed the decline of departmental cricket for Pakistan's Test cricket downfall in a Times of India report published on 2026-08-15.
He described the departmental system as a key 'nursery' for developing players and criticised the PCB's frequent changes to domestic cricket.
Azhar said 'Desire to play is not a problem' and that departmental teams provide vital financial security, allowing young cricketers to support their families while pursuing the sport professionally.
