Atiq-uz-Zaman on Pakistan's T20 World Cup Chances | PakPassion Exclusive

In this exclusive interview, former Pakistan wicketkeeper and current head coach of Germany Cricket, Atiq-uz-Zaman, provides a candid assessment of Pakistan's turbulent 2025 season and the road ahead. Atiq discusses the critical need for stability, the risky selection policy regarding wicketkeepers, his data-driven selection model implemented in Germany, and Pakistan's chances at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Key revelations include:
•⁠ ⁠⁠Unpredictable Pakistan: "Pakistan team is a very unpredictable side. You never know which team will turn up."
•⁠ ⁠⁠Wicketkeeper Warning: "You cannot play a World Cup with a non-regular wicketkeeper." - His strong stance on specialist keepers.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Selection System Critique: "I have not understood the criteria of selection, to be honest." - Blunt assessment of PCB's opaque process.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Accountability Issue: "The problem with Pakistan cricket: there is no accountability." - On decision-makers facing no consequences.
•⁠ ⁠⁠The Rizwan Argument: "Rizwan is my first choice. He offers quality behind the stumps and leadership."
•⁠ ⁠⁠Holistic Selection Model: "Create a holistic selection process. Players should go through it and create a point system." - Explaining his objective method for Germany.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:50 – Overview of Pakistan cricket in 2025
05:27 – Why Pakistan isn’t sticking with a regular wicketkeeper?
07:50 – Thoughts on Pakistan’s provisional squad for the T20 World Cup
10:43 – Who should be Pakistan’s red-ball head coach?
12:57 – How Pakistan cricket can improve in 2026
17:24 – Ending note

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