Shoaib Akhtar Backs PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Urges Key Advisory Changes

Firstpost•02-03-2026, 16:42

•Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar supports PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi despite Pakistan's poor T20 World Cup performance.
•Akhtar believes Naqvi, also the Interior Minister, is Pakistan cricket's 'last hope' but needs to replace his current advisors.
•Pakistan failed to reach the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, marking their fourth consecutive ICC tournament without a semifinal appearance.
•Akhtar stated Naqvi is a good person with influence and resources, but the people around him are making poor decisions.
•He urged Naqvi to change his advisory system, as the current selection committee and advisors are not helping Pakistan cricket succeed.

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