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In this exclusive interview, former Pakistan Test captain and member of the selection committee, Azhar Ali, opens up about his recent resignation from the PCB's Head of Youth Development role. He provides a detailed and honest assessment of the structural challenges within Pakistan's cricket system, the critical need for early grooming and psychological support for young players, and his vision for a sustainable future. He also compares player development pathways with other nations and shares his views on the current Pakistan Test team.

Key revelations include:
•⁠ ⁠⁠Resignation Reason: "I resigned due to personal reasons." - On stepping down from the PCB.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Systemic Flaw: "We don't cater to our talent properly." - Blunt assessment of Pakistan's youth development.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Pathway to Change: "We need to invest in youth for a proper change." - Arguing for systemic over quick fixes.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Mental Hurdle: "Our players are scared to talk to coaches." - Highlighting a key psychological barrier.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Core Problem: "There is a lot of potential, but the system is missing." - On the talent-structure disconnect.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Test Cricket Concern: "We just give up on Test cricket." - On the format's decline and its impact on players.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:35 – Why Azhar Ali resigned from PCB
02:52 – Challenges as Head of Youth Development
08:11 – Comparing Pakistan’s player development with other nations
12:46 – How to develop talent into world-class players
16:45 – Why our youngsters don’t look “international material”
19:53 – Obsession with T20 cricket among young players
23:17 – Emerging talent to watch in Pakistan
25:22 – Why Pakistan struggles in Test cricket
29:08 – Azhar Ali’s future plans
30:04 – Ending note

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