# Pakistan cricketers accused of chasing money over skill 2026-08-12T18:24:10+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Former Pakistan Test spinner and ex-chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the current generation of cricketers is more focused on earning money, particularly through Pakistan Super League contracts, than on improving skills and game awareness. Qasim also criticised current selectors for lacking vision despite drawing salaries, recalling his own unpaid tenure. Separately, former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali linked the decline in Test cricket to the weakening of departmental cricket, which he said once provided financial security and served as a nursery for players. He warned that without such support, talented youngsters may abandon the sport or leave Pakistan. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - rediff.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Iqbal Qasim, money vs skill, Pakistan cricket, selection controversy, young cricketers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ex-pakistan-selector-blasts-young-cricketers-for-chasing-money/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ex-pakistan-selector-blasts-young-cricketers-for-chasing-money/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.