Renowned Test pacer calls for stability in Pakistan's coaching system

Pakistan's Test pacer Mohammad Abbas has emphasized the need for stability in the country's domestic cricket setup. 

In an exclusive interview with a local sports platform, Abbas highlighted the frequent changes in coaching staff and players' movement across different regions as a significant issue that hinders the development of cricketers.

"The issue comes down to this: even in domestic cricket, coaches come in, and they are still determining if they'll be staying for the next season after just one season. For example, someone might be with the Sialkot region for one year and then move to Lahore or Karachi the next year. There needs to be stability in the country, whether it's for coaches or players. 

The right-arm pacer also stressed the importance of providing coaches with ample time to work with players, fostering better communication and clarity within the teams.

"There should be stability and time given to the coaches to work with the players. There should be communication, there should be clarity, and then there should be stability," he said.

Mohammad Abbas has a notable record in international cricket, having played 25 Tests and taken 90 wickets at an average of 23.02 and an economy rate of 2.42. In his extensive first-class career spanning 175 matches, he has secured 689 wickets, including 44 five-wicket hauls, at an impressive average of 21.01 and an economy of 2.61. His most recent Test match was in 2021 against West Indies in Kingston.