Former Pakistan Cricket Captain Shahid Afridi has called on Mohsin Naqvi to step down from one of his two positions – either as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board or as Minister of Home Affairs. Afridi believes Pakistan Cricket Requires full attention, which Naqvi cannot provide while managing both roles simultaneously.
Naqvi’s period as PCB Chairman since 2024 has been marked with challenges. Under his leadership, Pakistan has fought in the home test match, 2025 Champions Trophy, and is now at the Asian Cup. Despite the better performance under the new coach Mike Hesson, the team at the 2025 Asian Cup mixed, with three losses overshadowed by India’s three losses.Over the boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“My request or advice to Naqvi Saheb is that these are two very important positions, and they are a big job that takes time. PCB is completely different from the Ministry of Home Affairs, so it must be separated, “Afridi told Telecom Asia Sport. “It will be a big decision and should be taken as soon as possible. Pakistan’s cricket requires attention and special time … Naqvi cannot rely entirely on the advisor.Naqvi’s responsibility has grown further with his appointment as Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). His leadership during the Asian Cup 2025 was marked by controversy, especially on interactions with India.CONCLUSION The tournament is known for its events during the trophy performance. When India appeared to win, they expressed their refusal to receive a trophy from Naqvi, citing previous anti-India posts. In response, Naqvi left the stadium with the winner’s trophy.These events have increased the increasing pressure on Naqvi, which continues to balance its various roles in the Pakistan and government cricket administration. Its effectiveness in managing this diverse responsibility has been the subject of discussion among cricket.
