Those who have been entrusted with guiding the destiny of Pakistan cricket surely must know that it is an awesome responsibility and should tread softly. The Cricket Board too has seen many changes, all squeezed within a year and this can't be healthy and the results show it. On the same theory that that government is best that governs the least, the cricket board should concentrate on development of infrastructure and a credible format for domestic cricket. The players should look to the board to see them through their careers with guidance and compassion, the board should be a father-figure. Many of our young players come from modest backgrounds and need help in adjusting to the celebrity status that is thrust on them.
Stardom can be a blessing.
It can also be a curse. This is where man-management comes in. There is now a lot of money in the game and this is bound to attract all kinds of entrepreneurs, some genuine and some downright shady. Here too the cricket board should exercise judgment. Cricket used to be a dignified game but it is fast becoming a circus.