Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has shed light on the reasons behind the struggles of Pakistan and Sri Lanka in international cricket. These former champions have faced a decline in recent years, failing to make an impact on the global stage.
Once dominant forces in world cricket, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faltered in major tournaments such as the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup. Their recent performances have been below par, with both teams failing to advance past the group stages in recent tournaments.
Pakistan’s recent loss to Bangladesh in a Test match at home and Sri Lanka’s challenges in England’s red-ball series highlight their current struggles. Both teams find themselves at the bottom half of the World Test Championship rankings.
Dinesh Karthik emphasized the importance of a strong domestic structure in producing quality cricketers for international success. He pointed out the financial struggles and inadequate infrastructure as key factors contributing to the downfall of these two cricketing nations.
Sri Lanka will continue their Test series against England, while Pakistan is set to host England in their upcoming Test series. It remains to be seen how these teams will bounce back from their current setbacks.