Watch: "Coaches are poison" — Mohammad Yousuf blasts Pakistan coach and management after horror show at Lord's

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has launched a strong attack on the coaches and management working with the national team. His comments came after Pakistan’s batting struggles continued in the ongoing Test series against England. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs and were bowled out for just 110 in the first innings at Lord’s.

Yousuf claimed that several technical issues in Pakistan’s batting could have been fixed years ago but were ignored. He particularly spoke about Babar Azam, who was dismissed for just eight runs in the second Test. According to Yousuf, he had warned about the technical weaknesses of Pakistan’s batters several years ago.

In a strongly worded video shared on social media, Yousuf said some coaches around Babar and other Pakistan players stopped him from helping the batters work on their weaknesses. He also described the coaches and management as “poison”, with his comments quickly becoming a talking point on social media.

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Pakistan bowled out for 110 at Lord's — Yousuf says flaws were "Ignored for Years"

Pakistan were bowled out for just 110 in the first innings at Lord’s, with England’s bowlers putting on a dominant display. The hosts kept constant pressure on the Pakistani batters, with Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue making full use of the conditions. Only two Pakistan batters managed to score in double figures, while Azan Awais top-scored with 46.

The collapse was another poor batting performance from Pakistan, who struggled to deal with England’s pace, movement and variable bounce. Imam-ul-Haq’s calf injury also meant he could not bat in the first innings, adding to Pakistan’s problems. England eventually secured a 180-run lead after bowling out the visitors for 110.

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Reacting to Pakistan’s struggles, former captain Mohammad Yousuf said the team’s technical flaws had been ignored for years. According to Yousuf, issues that could have been addressed earlier have now developed into serious weaknesses and contributed to Pakistan’s recent struggles. “That failure has dragged Pakistan cricket into the decline we see today,” Yousuf wrote.

"They lack vision, they misguide talented players" — Yousuf's full statement inside

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has strongly criticised the coaches working with Babar Azam and other Pakistan players. His comments came after Pakistan’s recent poor results and repeated batting collapses, including their defeat in the first Test against England at Leeds. Yousuf claimed that technical issues in the team had been ignored for years and were now hurting Pakistan cricket.

Yousuf said, “Few years ago I warned about this, but unfortunately some so-called coaches around #Babarazam & other players didn’t allow him to work on issues that could have been easily resolved. That failure has dragged Pakistan cricket into the decline we see today. These coaches are poison for the game. They lack vision, they block progress, and they misguide even the most talented players. If our cricketers don’t learn who to listen to, their careers will end far sooner than they should.”

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He further added, “The poor technique of our players has now been brutally exposed from Bangladesh to England. What could have been corrected years ago has instead become a glaring weakness, leaving Pakistan cricket vulnerable and struggling on the international stage. #EngvPak.” Yousuf’s comments have added to the growing criticism of Pakistan’s coaching setup and management following their struggles in the ongoing England series.

Coaching rift deepens: What Yousuf's attack means for Babar Azam and Pakistan cricket

Mohammad Yousuf’s criticism is likely to spark further debate over Pakistan’s coaching setup and the technical development of its players. The former batter believes the team is now paying the price for failing to address basic batting issues at the right time. His comments have also put the spotlight on the role of coaches in shaping the careers of Pakistan’s talented cricketers.

Yousuf stepped down from his role as Pakistan’s batting coach with the Pakistan Cricket Board in July last year. His latest comments came after Pakistan’s poor results and repeated batting collapses, including their defeat in the first Test against England at Leeds. The team’s struggles have led to growing criticism from former Pakistan cricketers and fans.

The debate has also spread across social media and mainstream media, with several former players questioning Pakistan’s players and officials. Former batter Muhammad Wasim, who served as Pakistan’s chief selector from 2020 to 2022, also raised questions about Imam-ul-Haq’s calf injury during the second Test at Lord’s.