Pakistan's tour of Australia

Pakistan's tour of Australia

	If he doesn't get over his hook and pull yips, it may be that Ponting will pull stumps sooner than anticipated © Getty Images

Australia have inflicted a 3-0 thrashing on Pakistan in the Tests and at the time of recording it looks like a 5-0 whitewash in the ODIs. I'm afraid there is no silver lining in this cloud. Pakistan, as usual, will look back on their tour of Australia, knowing full well that while they played well on occasions they were soundly beaten in every department of the game. The question everyone continues to ask is how such a talented group of cricketers finds so many ways to get it wrong. It's not that hard - Pakistan cricketers respond well to wise, strong leadership and this normally results in naturally talented teams winning. With victory, there is no political interference and the factions that exist in the game in Pakistan remain quiet. Conversely if Pakistan lose, as they have in Australia, critics from every walk of life come out of the woodwork. The criticism is usually directed at the captain and coach, but everyone becomes insecure until heads roll and the next leadership group takes over. Despite all this, Umar Akmal and Mohammad Aamer are two of Pakistan's young players who have impressed and we will hear more of them.