Many overrated players are part of Pakistan side: Ramiz Raja

Former cricketer Ramiz Raja has criticised Pakistan’s selection committee for picking overrated players in the national team after England beat Pakistan by 52 runs in the second ODI at Lord's on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

While speaking on his YouTube channel, the former cricketer said that big changes are needed inorder to avoid further series defeats.

“How much more time should be given to the coaches before their performance is judged? It was extremely awful selection. Some overrated players keep on playing for Pakistan,” Raja said.

“I don’t understand how to back this team. We expect them to improve in some areas and learn from their mistakes. They have a chance to make big changes in the team otherwise it would be a tough season,” he added.

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Raja also added that fans are losing patience with the team after continuous dismal performances from the Men in Green.

“If you map this series defeat on the Richter scale, the value of shock will clock fifteen. It’s a massive blow and I don't understand how one can defend it. It’s England’s No.2 team, in terms of talent,” he said.

“The performance isn’t defendable. If the alarm bells don’t ring now, I don’t know when they will. It’s a World Cup year, though it’s a T20 World Cup, and such headlines are unbearable Pakistan fans,” he added.