Mohsin Naqvi admitted he doesn't know cricket: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to focus on a single role instead of managing multiple responsibilities.

Speaking at an event in Karachi, Afridi stated that the PCB chairmanship requires full-time commitment and cannot be handled alongside other government roles.

"Mohsin Naqvi is willing to work, but he has no prior experience in cricket. He needs to choose one position because managing three roles simultaneously is not feasible. The PCB chairmanship is a full-time job," Afridi said.

He also urged Mohsin Naqvi to involve experienced cricket professionals in key decision-making roles.

Shahid Afridi also raised concerns over the International Cricket Council (ICC) not inviting the PCB chairman to the Champions Trophy 2025 closing ceremony, calling it a "big question."

Additionally, he criticised the selection decisions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, stating that Mohammad Rizwan should have been retained as T20I captain instead of Agha Salman.

Earlier speaking to local media, Shahid Afridi revealed that Naqvi himself admitted to having limited knowledge of cricket and suggested he should work closely with experts rather than bureaucrats.

"I met the chairman a few days ago in Lahore. He is taking good initiatives, especially in improving stadium infrastructure, but he acknowledged that he doesn’t know much about cricket. When that is the case, it’s essential to work with experienced professionals connected to the sport," Afridi said.

Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, took over as PCB chairman in early 2024. His tenure has seen Pakistan suffer early exits in both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, despite significant investments in stadium renovations and infrastructure.