PM Imran Khan must ask Ehsan Mani why Pakistan cricket is in dire straits: Kamran Akmal.

LAHORE -- Out-of-favour cricketer Kamran Akmal thinks that Prime Minister Imran Khan should ask Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani why the standard of cricket in the country is deteriorating.

Akmal, 38, considered one of the better wicket-keeper batsmen, was unable to find a spot even in the sizable 29-man squad for the upcoming tour. He was ruing that and wondering why he is on the outs with the selectors when he made the remark about Mani.

In an interview with media, Akmal expressed his disappointment at being constantly ignored despite what he said were his stellar performances in the domestic circuit.

"I am not getting a chance despite my performances. The way I have been treated over the last five years is no secret," he said.

"The previous selection committee did not pick teams on merit. Performances were sideline and the sole selection criteria back then was personal likeness. The people in coaching and management setup over the last five-six years have hurt...

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