Pakistan cricket fans find themselves in a tough spot as their team endures 14 defeats in the last 19 Tests, including a three-day, innings-and-103-run loss to England at Headingley. The tourists struggled significantly, showing deficiencies in bowling, batting, and fielding during the series opener.

As the team prepares for the second Test at Lord's on Thursday, cricket expert Osman Samiuddin shared insights on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast about the alarming state of cricket in Pakistan. He cited several critical issues:

• Frequent Changes in Domestic Structure: Pakistan has undergone constant modifications to its domestic cricket structure for decades, with no stability. Samiuddin suggested choosing a structure and sticking with it for at least 10 to 12 years to develop talent effectively.

• Administrative Challenges: Since 2021, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has seen a revolving door of leadership, with four chairmen each bringing different visions. This inconsistency adversely impacts player management and development, leading to a regression in the performance of emerging talents like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah.

• Player Development Issues: The management has failed to nurture promising players adequately, with many experiencing injuries and inconsistent playing time. Samiuddin pointed out that the lack of coherent coaching and development strategies has contributed to the waste of talent.

The dwindling fan support was evident during the Leeds Test, as many fans expressed frustration not at the losses, but at the governance of Pakistan cricket. Samiuddin warned that if current trends continue, cricket in Pakistan might face a fate similar to that of hockey and cricket in the West Indies.

Fans can catch the action from the second Test live on Sky Sports Cricket beginning at 10am.