Mohsin Naqvi has had enough, plans to include former Pakistani cricketers on advisory panel: ‘He can make suggestions’
Pakistan’s recent Test disaster vs Bangladesh It caused heads to roll Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Chairman Mohsin Naqvi It has now started approaching former cricketers for key board positions to improve the state of the sport in the country. Naqvi, who was at the center of the trophy controversy during the 2025 Asia Cup, revealed that he plans to appoint more members to the Cricket Advisory Committee, which currently includes three former cricketers.
Former leaders Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are among Naqvi’s advisors at present and according to several reports, the PCB has held discussions with Mohammad Hafeez and Younis Khan to include the duo as new advisors.
“I am meeting some former players in this regard, because I believe cricket-related matters should be decided by those who have extensive knowledge of the game,” Naqvi told reporters.
“I want cricket minded people to take calls on cricket issues related to national teams, cricket issues and domestic cricket,” he added.
Naqvi also added that as more and more former cricketers join, decisions will improve and there will be greater accountability. He also added that he does not like to interfere in cricket affairs and that anyone with knowledge of the sport will be able to make better and more informed decisions.
“We are in touch with many cricketers. When there are six or seven people instead of three, naturally better decisions will be made,” he added.
He added: “I can make suggestions, but there will be occasions when they are not followed. I have to trust them.”
“New contracts”
The PCB chief also clarified that players will now be required to play domestic cricket to remain eligible for central contracts.
“We have been working on the format of the new contracts and everyone agrees that all players should participate in domestic cricket in all formats,” Naqvi said.
“We have been working on the new contract format, and everyone agrees that all players should participate in domestic cricket in all formats,” he added.
In recent times, Pakistani cricket has become notorious for chopping and changing and many coaches and captains have been sacked due to disappointing performances. There are several reports suggesting that Sarfaraz Ahmed (coach) and Shan Masood (captain) may be relieved of their duties due to the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bangladesh earlier this year.
