Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the national team’s poor performance is not a recent issue, as the team has been losing for the past three years.
He emphasised that he would not respond to statements based on anyone’s wishes and noted that he does not possess a “magic wand” to instantly fix cricket’s problems.
During a press conference at Qaddafi Stadium on Monday, where measures against terrorism were discussed, the Interior Minister also addressed cricket matters.
He mentioned that shortly after becoming PCB Chairman, people had already begun calling for his resignation.
Naqvi clarified that Waqar Younis had assisted them for three to four weeks and that the five mentors appointed for the Champions Cup were selected with Younis’s consultation. He believes these five cricketers will benefit the team.
He acknowledged that cricket’s current issue is the lack of a backup, stating that they need to prepare their backup before addressing other issues. He dismissed the notion of immediate drastic measures, saying it’s not feasible to resort to severe actions.
Naqvi added that after the Champions Cup, 150 players will be considered. He expressed disappointment over the loss to Bangladesh and has requested the pitch report for the Rawalpindi Test.
The selection committee had provided 17 players, leaving the captain and coach to decide further. He reassured that delays in the tournament are not a reversal of plans and that they cannot compromise on stadium construction.
He concluded by reiterating that he does not have a “magic wand” to fix cricket instantly and will step down as PCB Chairman once the issues in national cricket are resolved.
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