Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan made sweeping changes before the third and final Test against England, scheduled to begin on September 9. The move came after Pakistan lost the first two Tests heavily, with England taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings, while the second ended in a 194-run defeat.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has defended the major changes made to Pakistan ’s Test squad during the ongoing England series, saying the decisions were “essential”. However, Naqvi said he was not concerned by the backlash and maintained that the decisions during the England tour were necessary. The changes have drawn strong criticism from former Pakistan cricketers, fans and analysts.
Following the second loss, the PCB released seven players from the squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad.
He said he was also examining issues beyond the team’s poor performances but believed it was not the right time to discuss matters unrelated to cricket. Those who say cricket has been destroyed since I came – look at what the rankings were before,” he said as quoted by Geo News. Naqvi pointed to improvements in the team’s white-ball cricket during his tenure While acknowledging Pakistan’s disappointing Test results. “I have never been afraid of criticism, and I never will be.
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