Mohammad Hafeez criticises PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi over Pakistan cricket decline

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez on Friday strongly criticised PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, questioning his ability to manage Pakistan cricket effectively.

Speaking on a local YouTube channel, Hafeez said several wrong decisions during Naqvi’s tenure have caused significant damage to the team and that these mistakes have been repeated multiple times.

"I don’t know what Mohsin Naqvi is good at, but I am certain he is not effective in cricket administration. As PCB chairman, he hasn’t contributed anything meaningful to the country’s cricket," Hafeez said.

He highlighted that under Naqvi, five captains have been changed and the entire coaching staff replaced, adding, "One mistake followed another and every time a previous mistake was to be corrected, another wrong decision was made. This proves that Naqvi is not capable of leading cricket affairs."

Hafeez also blamed the decline of Pakistan cricket on the chairman’s decisions, saying the team still lacks direction.

"The biggest problem is that Pakistan cricket has no clear path forward. When management changes, the mindset changes; when the captain changes, the execution of skills changes entirely," he explained.

The former all-rounder further criticised the PCB’s repeated emphasis on ‘rebuilding,’ stating that the process has yet to show tangible results.

"Since I joined the team in 2003, I have heard the term rebuilding and it is still being used. Yet the team hasn’t been rebuilt. There is no rebuilding process at the international level, you have to perform. Those working behind the scenes should evaluate the players and their standing properly,” Hafeez concluded.