Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced a sweeping overhaul of the cricket management structure in the aftermath of Pakistan's crushing defeats by America and India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
This major 'surgery' will be conducted following an emergency meeting scheduled to take place at the PCB upon his arrival in Lahore today.
The unprecedented move comes after mounting criticism over the team's performance, with fans and experts alike calling for accountability and significant changes within the PCB. Now, it has been decided to make substantial changes, including the likelihood of sending coaches, selectors, and prominent players packing.
In the emergency meeting, Naqvi will issue instructions to make bold moves for some critical decisions. He is also likely to undertake a comprehensive review and seek immediate reports from the team management. The functioning of the selection committee will also come under scrutiny, with Naqvi emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
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Sources within the PCB have indicated that major decisions are expected within a week of the team's return to Pakistan. Key figures in the management, including the captain, coach, and senior players, will be required to provide explanations within three days. Their responses will be critical in determining their future roles within the team.
"If the answers to the questions are not satisfactory, there is a strong possibility that the captain could be removed," the sources revealed. Naqvi is expected to personally question the players about alleged differences within the team, aiming to address any internal conflicts that may have contributed to the poor performance.
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On June 10, PCB Chairman Naqvi had an informal conversation with journalists after the team's shocking defeat at the hand of India. "Today's defeat was disappointing in every respect. It seemed that the cricket team would be fine with a small surgery, but after today's very poor performance, I am convinced that major surgery is needed."
"Pakistani cricket is currently at its lowest level of performance," Naqvi continued. "Our biggest challenge is to improve the performance of the team. The nation will soon see a big change. We have to prepare the team for the Champions Trophy. The time has come to give a chance to talent sitting outside. We want to make the Pakistani cricket team one of the best in the world."
