Former Pakistan hockey players have lamented the team’s dismal performance at the ongoing World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, calling for an injection of fresh blood to revive the country’s once-glorious hockey tradition. They also believe that cricket’s overwhelming popularity and dominance in Pakistan is, to some extent, a consequence of hockey’s steep decline, which has gradually eroded the sport’s following and prominence in the country. Despite being the most successful team in World Cup history with four titles, Pakistan have endured a 32-year barren spell since their last triumph in 1994. Their struggles continued at the ongoing tournament, where they were eliminated from the title race and will now face South Africa in the classification match for 11th place.
“Everyone Wants To Play Cricket”: Pakistan Hockey’s Big Problem Decoded After Hockey World Cup Failure
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