[EXCLUSIVE] "Mohsin Naqvi's stance on the Champions Trophy is laudable": Yasir Arafat

[FearlessRoar]

Former Pakistan all-rounder and renowned coach Yasir Arafat, a regular contributor for PakPassion, has once again joined us for an exclusive interview with Saj.

In this detailed discussion, Yasir offers a thorough analysis of Pakistan's recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe and shares his insights on the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, including its potential impact on Pakistan cricket.

He also delves into the crucial issue of the lack of communication between the PCB and players, highlighting how it affects team performance. He stresses the importance of expanding Pakistan's player pool and providing consistent opportunities to young talent. Furthermore, he outlines his views on building a stronger, more cohesive future for Pakistan cricket.

Main topics covered in this interview:

Analysis of Pakistan-Zimbabwe Series: A deep dive into Pakistan's performance against Zimbabwe in the recent white-ball series, with a focus on key takeaways and areas for improvement.

Preparing Pakistan's Future Stars for International Cricket: Readiness of emerging players to make an impact at the international level, and the steps needed to ensure their success.

Fitness Concerns in Pakistan Cricket: The ongoing fitness issues within Pakistan's cricket team and their potential effect on performance and long-term development.

Jay Shah's Appointment as ICC Chairman: Implications of Jay Shah’s appointment as the new ICC Chairman, and how it may influence global cricket policies and Pakistan's standing in the international arena.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tussle Between PCB and BCCI: Lauds the stand taken by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and stresses the importance of principled decisions.

Watch the full interview here:

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Tbh, Mohsin Naqvi stance was nothing special. Infact, his gullibility was the result of hybrid model.

 

[Savak]

What stance? Has Mohsin Naqvi succeeded in getting a single PCB demand from the ICC and BCCI accepted

- No Hybrid Model

- If hybrid model, then for ICC events held in India, all of Pakistani games including knockout games to be held in neutral venue

- Increase in CT hosting fee

- Increase in the annual ICC share for PCB

The answer is a resounding No. The Hybrid model that the PCB will accept is what the BCCI proposed in the first place and India is successfully refusing to come to Pakistan for the knock out matches but in contrast PCB will be required to come to India in the future for the knockout games if they qualify.

So please remind me what Teer has Mohsin Naqvi really achieved?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Stance will only be laudable once the ICC makes the final decision soon and in the favor of Pakistan somehow, otherwise this whole stance thing will end up be lauded as a joke.

 

[gazza619]

I think he meant laughable