Shoaib Akhtar Calls Mohsin Naqvi Appointment A Massive Crime

India secured a 61-run victory over Pakistan in the 27th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This high-stakes encounter left fans disappointed as the national side struggled to meet the target. Following the defeat, former speedster Shoaib Akhtar expressed his frustration regarding the management’s role in the team’s ongoing struggles during a broadcast on ABP News.

Akhtar Questions PCB Leadership

During his appearance on the Indian channel, Shoaib Akhtar questioned the qualifications of the current PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi. He compared the situation to placing a cricketer in charge of a news station. Shoaib Akhtar stated:

“If a cricketer is made chairman of a news channel, how would he know how to run it? A person who does not know cricket is the PCB Chairman.”

Team Selection Under Fire

The legendary bowler did not hold back on the performance of individual players and the criteria for stardom. He argued that the current system rewards those who lack consistent match-winning capabilities. Shoaib Akhtar remarked:

“A person who cannot win even one match has been made a superstar, and someone who cannot even bowl ten overs is given a major role.”

Administrative Crimes In Cricket

Akhtar concluded his critique by calling the appointment of inexperienced officials to high-ranking positions a significant error. He believes that the root cause of the team’s failure lies in the administration rather than just the field. Shoaib Akhtar stated:

“Giving an incompetent person such a big job is the biggest crime, and it is why the team is struggling to function.”