India, May 27 -- Former Pakistan Test batter and ex-head coach Haroon Rasheed believes the widening gulf between Indian and Pakistan cricket is rooted not in talent, but in structure, planning and long-term investment at the grassroots level.

Drawing a sharp contrast between the two systems, Haroon said India are now reaping the rewards of a robust domestic and age-group pipeline, while Pakistan continues to suffer from inconsistency, administrative instability and neglect of club cricket.

Speaking on hamaraiweb.com, Haroon said India's depth of talent - especially in T20 cricket - has become so vast that selectors may soon struggle to settle on their strongest playing XI across formats. In contrast, Haroon lamented the decline of Pakis...