Pakistan Cricket: The pressure on Pakistan cricket has reached another level following a string of disappointing results, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi now facing the spotlight over his response to the backlash. In a video that has gone viral on X, Naqvi pointed to unexpected defeats suffered by India and South Africa as he sought to defend Pakistan from criticism. His remarks came shortly after Pakistan’s heavy defeat on the England tour, which triggered sweeping changes to the squad and coaching setup.
WATCH: Mohsin Naqvi’s ‘India Lost to Ireland’ Remark Goes Viral
Naqvi’s comments have attracted significant attention on social media after he used the examples of India and South Africa to underline the unpredictability of international cricket.
South Africa Lost To Namibia & India Had Also Lost To Ireland. Does That Mean Their Cricket Is Over ?? No Team Can Become Champion In Just 3 Months.
Pakistan Has Improved From Number 9 To Number 6 In T20Is & From Number 8 To Number 5 In ODI Cricket. #pakvseng pic.twitter.com/LSBn9cwDF3— Gurtej Singh (@GGurtej) September 2, 2026
While addressing the criticism of Pakistan’s recent performances, the PCB chief asked critics to consider whether cricket had ended after South Africa lost to Namibia and India suffered a shock defeat to Ireland.
The remarks have since gone viral, with fans and critics debating whether the comparison adequately explains Pakistan’s current struggles.
Pakistan Cricket Under Fire After England Tour
Pakistan’s latest crisis intensified after their disappointing performances on the England tour. The team suffered a heavy defeat without being able to put up much resistance, adding to concerns over the direction of Pakistan cricket.
The PCB subsequently took major decisions, sending seven players back home midway through the tour and making significant changes to the coaching staff.
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were among the prominent names shown the door as the board attempted to reset the team.
Mohsin Naqvi Defends Pakistan’s Decision-Making
Amid the backlash, Naqvi insisted that the PCB would continue to make changes whenever players failed to deliver.
He also addressed the situation surrounding Salman Agha, who has struggled for consistency despite being considered an important player for Pakistan.
Naqvi described Agha as a talented cricketer but acknowledged that the batter is currently not performing at the level expected of him. He stressed that the purpose of the changes was not simply to remove players, but to ensure that those performing on the field receive opportunities.
Naqvi Points to Pakistan’s Ranking Progress
The PCB chairman also pushed back against criticism of his tenure by highlighting Pakistan’s progress in the limited-overs formats.
Naqvi acknowledged that the recent Test defeats were disappointing but argued that Pakistan’s overall progress should also be judged through its ODI and T20I performances.
He pointed out that Pakistan had been ranked eighth in ODIs before the current coaching setup was brought in and has since moved to fifth. In T20Is, he said Pakistan had improved from ninth to sixth.
‘India Lost to Ireland’: Naqvi’s Message Amid Backlash
Naqvi’s comparison with India and South Africa is likely to remain one of the biggest talking points from his latest comments.
Shock defeats are not uncommon in international cricket, but Pakistan’s current situation has been amplified by the team’s recent performances and the sweeping changes made by the PCB.
With the viral video drawing fresh attention to Naqvi’s remarks, the debate over Pakistan’s form, team selection and the PCB’s handling of the crisis is unlikely to die down anytime soon.
