After the staggering 61-run loss against India in the T20 World Cup, chaos erupted in Pakistani cricket. Former pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar not only targeted the team but also unleashed fierce criticism against the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) modus operandi.
Following the defeat at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match held at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, Akhtar questioned the very competence of the PCB and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
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In an ABP News interview, Akhtar emphasized that giving significant responsibility to the wrong people is the biggest crime. His clear indication was directed towards board leadership, which he condemned as the main culprit behind the deteriorating state of Pakistani cricket.
Senior players also under fire
Akhtar did not spare the PCB or the senior players, pointing fingers at the consistent underperformance of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shadab Khan in major encounters. He insisted that instead of performance, a 'star culture' was promoted, costing the team dearly in the long run.
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Why assign a seat to someone unfit?
Akhtar argued that appointing an unqualified individual to a major responsibility harms not just the institution but the entire system. He further hinted that decisions on selection and leadership have been influenced by priorities other than cricketing merits, explicitly pointing towards Mohsin Naqvi.
Shahid Afridi has also criticized
This is not the first time Pakistan's cricket methodology has been questioned. Former captain Shahid Afridi has previously advised that the board's chief should refrain from assuming multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
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Naqvi's tenure surrounded by controversies
In the last year, from the Asia Cup to the World Cup, Pakistan's cricket administration has been embroiled in constant controversies. Be it warnings of tournament boycotts or diplomatic stances, team composition and performance seemed to take a back seat. Critics argue that while other teams were busy preparing their squads, Pakistan's cricket management was entangled in rhetoric.
