KARACHI, June 13: Former Pakistan coach Richard Pybus urged use of technology to groom talent saying India and Sri Lanka have shown Asian cricket the way and Pakistan must follow suit.

"The basics of cricket stay the same, but science can improve preparation and training of players and the Indians and Sri Lankans have shown Asian cricket the way forward," Pybus said on Sunday.

"The Indian set up is a reflection of this, what they don't have in coaching and sports science staff they out sourced, it seems to have by-passed a lot of the amateur attitudes that drag performance down."

Pybus, an Englishman based in South Africa, was removed after Pakistan's first round exit from the World Cup last year but has remained a great fan of Pakistan cricket.

Speaking from South Africa, Pybus said Pakistan's transition has been on the track despite defeat against India two months ago. "The only real hiccup in the rebuilding phase has been the series against India, but this disappointment has to be tempered with the knowledge that India are a superior side," he noted.

Pybus, who had three tenures as Pakistan coach between 1999-2003, said government's involvement in Pakistan cricket must be finished. "I believe the greatest challenge for Pakistan cricket is to separate the cricket board from the government, every time there is a change in government or government administration there is a change in the key administrators at cricket board level."

Pybus said Pakistan must be consistent and give time to youngsters. He said captain Inzamamul Haq and coach Javed Miandad must be given time to mould the team. "Inzamam and Miandad has done their jobs okay and must be given time with an eye for a young captain to replace Inzamam whenever needed." -AFP