[PICTURES] Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi elected unanimously and unopposed as the PCB's 37th Chairman

[Rana]

Meetings: 100

Changes in selection committee: 200

Appointing new office bearers: 300


*changes in core group of players: 0

*changes in central contract categories: -1 (adding Naseem to Cat A)

 

[Markhor]

Naqvi's biggest sin is holding onto multiple positions that all require a full-time presence. Even if he were the greatest administrator ever, it's impossible to do justice to all his roles from PCB Chairman, Interior Minister, Minister for Narcotics and Senator (may have missed some).

Hiring Kirsten and Gillespie was a coup and the Champions Cup is a decent idea in principle. However that's outweighed by his reinstatement of Babar as white-ball captain which reportedly toxified the dressing room, chopping/changing of selectors, and micromanagement.

Like Ramiz, there seems a reluctance to delegate. If the reason for that is his underlings like Usman Wahla and Salman Naseer aren't up to the job - then replace them ! Wahla should've been shown the door after the NOC debacle with Usama Mir.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Naqvi's biggest sin is holding onto multiple positions that all require a full-time presence. Even if he were the greatest administrator ever, it's impossible to do justice to all his roles from PCB Chairman, Interior Minister, Minister for Narcotics and Senator (may have missed some).

Hiring Kirsten and Gillespie was a coup and the Champions Cup is a decent idea in principle. However that's outweighed by his reinstatement of Babar as white-ball captain which reportedly toxified the dressing room, chopping/changing of selectors, and micromanagement.

Like Ramiz, there seems a reluctance to delegate. If the reason for that is his underlings like Usman Wahla and Salman Naseer aren't up to the job - then replace them ! Wahla should've been shown the door after the NOC debacle with Usama Mir.

think Usman wahla is getting sacked for that NOC debacle and the row with Wahab Riaz...

 

[FearlessRoar]

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi left for Dubai for the ICC Board of Directors meeting

The important meeting of the ICC Board of Directors will be held in Dubai today.

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi will attend the meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mohsin Naqvi while addressing the press conference today:

"Our players, for one reason or another, often suffer from injuries, and looking at the past, we see that they’re not recovering well. If you need a bowler, they’re often out with injuries. The talent is there, but it’s not coming to the front. We need to work on this issue and still have a lot of work to do."

"Aaqib Javed is the convener and conducting all meetings at the moment. We’re not just using the title 'chief'; that’s a separate matter. If you observe his contributions in the meetings, he’s conducting eight-hour-long sessions, where everyone has an equal vote. Aaqib has his own experience, as do Aleem Dar and Azhar Ali. Each person brings their expertise, so while Aaqib is the convener, there’s no emphasis on just calling him 'chief'; I think the message is clear."

"If the boys lose on the Australia tour, I’ll take full responsibility, but if they win, the credit goes to them. My only demand is that if we lose, it should be after a fight and not from a complete collapse."

"As for the issue of surgery, all I could do was advise, which I was doing continuously. I don’t want to get into the details. I believe that after the Champions One Day Cup, the players were available, and making a decision at that time would have been easier. If I had acted immediately without any data, it could have been damaging."

"Just because I mentioned surgery doesn’t mean I’d immediately proceed with it in the next hour. I was in favor of resting the underperforming players and letting young talent play. However, I can’t tell you the full story of what was happening with injured players, but hopefully, things will improve for them in the days to come. We need to focus more on the domestic level and our pool of 200-400 cricketers."

 

[FastBowlingAllrounder]

Mohsin Naqvi while addressing the press conference today:

"Our players, for one reason or another, often suffer from injuries, and looking at the past, we see that they’re not recovering well. If you need a bowler, they’re often out with injuries. The talent is there, but it’s not coming to the front. We need to work on this issue and still have a lot of work to do."

"Aaqib Javed is the convener and conducting all meetings at the moment. We’re not just using the title 'chief'; that’s a separate matter. If you observe his contributions in the meetings, he’s conducting eight-hour-long sessions, where everyone has an equal vote. Aaqib has his own experience, as do Aleem Dar and Azhar Ali. Each person brings their expertise, so while Aaqib is the convener, there’s no emphasis on just calling him 'chief'; I think the message is clear."

"If the boys lose on the Australia tour, I’ll take full responsibility, but if they win, the credit goes to them. My only demand is that if we lose, it should be after a fight and not from a complete collapse."

"As for the issue of surgery, all I could do was advise, which I was doing continuously. I don’t want to get into the details. I believe that after the Champions One Day Cup, the players were available, and making a decision at that time would have been easier. If I had acted immediately without any data, it could have been damaging."

"Just because I mentioned surgery doesn’t mean I’d immediately proceed with it in the next hour. I was in favor of resting the underperforming players and letting young talent play. However, I can’t tell you the full story of what was happening with injured players, but hopefully, things will improve for them in the days to come. We need to focus more on the domestic level and our pool of 200-400 cricketers."

With life-saving surgery you need to proceed immediately and PCT is pretty much always on its last few breaths.

Love how here's here to hog the credit for something he couldn't have imagined in even his most vivid wet dream lmao

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

The only surgery we need immediately is to remove all the cronies from Pakistan and Pakistan cricket for good once and for all.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi meeting with England and Wales Cricket Board Chairman Richard Thomson

Chairman ECB Richard Thomson expressed his best wishes to Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PCB in connection with the Champions Trophy tournament.

England's recent visit to Pakistan was very impressive. Chairman ECB

Our best wishes are with Pakistan for the Champions Trophy tournament. Chairman ECB

Pakistan is ready for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament. Mohsin Naqvi

Stadiums are being upgraded in a modern way. Mohsin Naqvi

Foolproof arrangements are being made at all levels for the Champions Trophy tournament. Mohsin Naqvi

Visiting teams will be given state guest protocol. Mohsin Naqvi

Chairman England and Wales Cricket Board Richard Thomson thanked Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi for his excellent hospitality during the recent visit.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, while speaking to the media at LCCA Ground:

Improving the condition of grounds across Pakistan:

"InshaAllah, you will find the condition of our grounds across Pakistan much improved. Sumair Sahab has taken charge, and in the coming months, you will see that in areas where there are no grounds, we will purchase land to build new ones. For existing grounds, we aim to improve their condition because if these grounds do not remain lively, it will impact international cricket. Our focus is to ensure the availability of grounds in every city. InshaAllah, we will make it happen."

Domestic cricket structure:

"We are empowering every aspect of the domestic cricket structure. We are reviewing everything to ensure that players coming from the lower domestic levels are of high quality. InshaAllah, we will have good updates for you in the coming days."

Preparing practice venues:

"This will definitely serve as a practice venue. It has been used in the past, and we will continue to do so in the future, InshaAllah. For example, in Faisalabad, we faced challenges due to a lack of practice venues for tournaments. We need to make venues available there and in other cities as well."

Stadium renovations:

"We want the Peshawar Stadium to be ready soon. Other stadiums also need renovations so that cricket can return to cities where it was not happening before. InshaAllah, you will see more tournaments in cities like Faisalabad, where we have already hosted one."

 

[BouncerGuy]

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi having a chat with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore.

Wonder what they are talking about?>>

 

[emranabbas]

So far he's done a great job

 

[RidiculousMan]

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi having a chat with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore.

Wonder what they are talking about?>>

Something something about a political party

 

[emranabbas]

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi having a chat with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore.

Wonder what they are talking about?>>

It was a meeting regarding champions trophy

 

[BouncerGuy]

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi meets Chairman Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation

Riyadh, 18 December 2024:

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi met with the Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, in Riyadh to discuss avenues for cricket development and player training in Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, Chairman PCB emphasised the importance of mutual collaboration to promote cricket in the region and offered extensive support in stadium development and cricket infrastructure enhancement in Saudi Arabia. He also proposed a player exchange programme to further cricket development in the both nations.

“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a strong bond, and we are ready to extend all possible support to strengthen cricket in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to welcoming Saudi players to Pakistan for training and development opportunities. Pakistan is every Saudi's second home, and we are happy to collaborate on cricket development and infrastructure,” said Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi.

He added that Saudi Arabia could send its emerging players to Pakistan for training, and the PCB would provide comprehensive assistance for their development. Chairman Naqvi also highlighted the potential for a close working relationship between the two cricketing bodies to foster the growth of the sport in Saudi Arabia.

Chairman Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, appreciated the PCB’s gesture and highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in cricket, with nearly 18,000 active players in the Kingdom. “We are actively working on player development and recently won the ACC Challenge Cup. We are keen to collaborate closely with Pakistan to further cricket promotion and development in Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to cricket’s advancement in the region, with Chairman PCB reiterating his invitation to Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud to attend the ICC Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan in 2025.

 

[emranabbas]

Good job mohsin naqvi

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Mohsin Naqvi in a recent media talk shared following thoughts:

Construction timeline of stadiums:

"You should look at this entire building. In 86 days this entire structure is standing here, so in the next Inshallah you will get the building completed in 20 days accordingly."

Launch Planning:

How would you like to make the launch memorable?

"You will see that it will be a good launch or that of the Champion Trophy."

Team Performance:

"See the thing is that you people should realize one thing. Our team fights, no one can say that our team is not fighting (against South Africa in the ongoing series)."

Medical Care of Saim Ayub:

"I am not going to trust anyone this time because he (Saim Ayub) is our asset. We will ensure that no negligence is carried out in his treatment. I pray that he gets well soon."

 

[BouncerGuy]

Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, met with the Chief Executive Officer of USA Cricket, Jonathan Atkeison.

Both boards will finalize the program for organizing cricket series between the two countries. An agreement was reached during the meeting.

Chairman PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, assured the CEO of USA Cricket of all possible support.

The PCB is ready to provide full cooperation for the promotion of cricket in the USA, according to Mohsin Naqvi.

Chairman PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, offered to train American coaches in Pakistan.

He also invited the CEO of USA Cricket to visit Pakistan to watch matches of the Champions Trophy tournament.

There are immense opportunities for the promotion of cricket between Pakistan and the USA, stated Mohsin Naqvi.

The Chief Executive Officer of USA Cricket expressed gratitude to Chairman PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, for the invitation to the Champions Trophy tournament.

The CEO of PSL, Salman Nasir, was also present at this occasion.

 

[moghul]

The worst ever PCB chairman , killing Pakistan cricket.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mohsin Naqvi, while addressing the media at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore:

"The stadium work practically started around the 8th or 9th of October, and now it’s January 31st. As promised, you can now see the state of the stadium, and it’s looking great."

"On February 7th, InshaAllah, we will inaugurate the Lahore stadium, with the Prime Minister present. On the 11th, the President of Pakistan will inaugurate the Karachi stadium, and on the 16th, we will have the inauguration ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore. After that, our Tri-Series will start on the 8th, followed by the Champions Trophy starting from the 19th."

"Many thanks to all the officials who worked hard on this project. They didn't even return home, and the contractors were working day and night. The stadium will be 100% complete by the 7th before the inauguration. The stadium’s capacity and viewership have significantly improved, and we are ready for the Champions Trophy, which is the main target for us."

"We have been in touch with the ICC to arrange security and other necessary preparations for the teams coming for the Champions Trophy. As we upgraded the stadium, we added new features like a better sound system, bigger screens, and LED lights. We decided to surrender some of the ICC’s tickets to increase our revenue, which was a tough decision."

"We’ve invited all the cricket boards and ICC officials. We’re really excited to host them and ensure everything is perfect for the guests."

"Some people across the border are trying to find any flaws. If even a stone is misplaced, they are attempting to point it out, but InshaAllah, they won’t find any flaws. There's also some talk about the seats in the stadium, which came from China. These are international standard chairs, with a 20-year warranty, and we are confident they will be up to expectations."

"Today the entire selection committee is sitting together. InshaAllah, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan squad will be announced at any time today."

"The work done here has been extraordinary, and it’s only possible because of the efforts of the PCB team and contractors. We’ll continue to improve everything right up to the 7th. Also, the stadium was completed in record time, with the workers being invited for a special lunch on the 7th and 8th."

"Regarding the ICC Champions Trophy, we have sent invitations to all boards, including the Indian Cricket Board. Some officials will attend the semi-finals, while others plan to attend the finals. As of now, we're waiting for their confirmation."

"Regarding the stadium's name, for now, it's still called the 'Karachi Stadium.' However, we are in the process of naming it, as well as a few other stadiums. We will go through the proper procedure for this later."

"The development and transformation of this stadium have been swift, and we plan to continue with the improvements. The fans will soon be able to enjoy the new facilities, and we are confident this venue will meet all the expectations for the upcoming Champions Trophy."

"Regarding the budget, we are still working to balance out the expenses. The goal is to recover the costs, and it will take some time. As for the workers who have contributed, they will also be acknowledged and invited for special events."

 

[emranabbas]

He’s done a great job, and while people hate him due to political differences but as a PCB chairman, he’s performed much better than Ramiz, Zaka, or Sethi ever did.

 

[Shafi]

This guy is another useless person just like Zaka.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

This guy is another useless person just like Zaka.

While he might be effective as an administrator he keeps appointing loonies during every surgery of him. That's hurting Pak cricket more.

If he wants to stay then he needs a CEO under him for the technical decisions.

 

[Savak]

The CT, Stadiums renovation is one benchmark to assess Mohsin Naqvi, the other benchmark will be how successfull will the PSL 10 season turn out, the broadcast rights for the next PSL cycle and the amount PCB can fetch for the two new teams, if he excells in all these things, you can stake the claim he's been the best chairman we have had for a long time even if you exclude the team's performances.

 

[FearlessRoar]

As per media reports:

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has declined a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, choosing instead to watch the games alongside regular fans.

The UAE Cricket Board had reserved a 30-seat luxury box for Naqvi, but he opted to sell the premium seating and experience the excitement from the general stands.

 

[RyanRyan10]

As per media reports:

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has declined a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, choosing instead to watch the games alongside regular fans.

The UAE Cricket Board had reserved a 30-seat luxury box for Naqvi, but he opted to sell the premium seating and experience the excitement from the general stands.

he is an honest person and a true Patriot

 

[Devadwal]

As per media reports:

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has declined a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, choosing instead to watch the games alongside regular fans.

The UAE Cricket Board had reserved a 30-seat luxury box for Naqvi, but he opted to sell the premium seating and experience the excitement from the general stands.

He takes it but sold it for $400k . where is This money goes??

 

[RidiculousMan]

As per media reports:

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has declined a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, choosing instead to watch the games alongside regular fans.

The UAE Cricket Board had reserved a 30-seat luxury box for Naqvi, but he opted to sell the premium seating and experience the excitement from the general stands.

Did he pocketed the $400K then?

 

[Devadwal]

So now This confirm that all the gates revenues of Dubai matches will belong to UAE boards

 

[FearlessRoar]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Meets Top Performers of Domestic Cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with domestic cricket’s top-performing players to discuss their skills, performances, diet plans, fitness, and training in detail.

During the meeting, the players highlighted various issues related to training, fitness, and diet plans at high-performance centers. In response, Chairman Naqvi encouraged them and directed the relevant authorities to address their concerns.

As part of his commitment to player development, Mohsin Naqvi announced that these emerging stars would have access to all PCB academies. He also instructed the preparation of specialized diet plans to enhance players’ fitness and ensured that professional trainers would be available for their physical conditioning.

"You are the future stars of Pakistan cricket," Naqvi told the players. "Providing you with the necessary resources is an investment in the bright future of Pakistan cricket."

Chairman Naqvi carefully noted the players' suggestions and issued immediate directives to resolve their concerns.

Among the players who met with the chairman were Muhammad Ali, Ali Raza, Ahmad Daniyal, Nisar Ahmad, Muhammad Ibtisam, Muhammad Salman, Afaq Afridi, and Abdul Samad. Others included Saad Masood, Khawaja Nafi, Muaz Sadaqat, Arafat Minhas, Mubasir Khan, and Haider Ali, along with Hassan Nawaz, Faisal Akram, Tahir Baig, and Qasim Akram.

The meeting was also attended by PCB Advisor Aamir Mir, Director of Domestic Cricket Abdullah Khurram Niazi, and Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla.

 

[Pakpak]

More drama, this guy is all photoshoots and all drama. The stadium for which his cheerleaders had made every thread unbearable was also leaking rain water into the building yesterday. Maybe an indoor rainfall was this genuis's idea who knows

 

[ask_analyse_act]

news comes around as Saqlain gonna be head coach with his damaad Shadab to become captain..

PCB circus continues, never disappoints you...

These young and budding cricketers will be sent to NZL (which is quite difficult even for the experienced folks to score runs there and bowlers to control line/length and swing) is a recipe to replace these young players with the so called rested seniors for the WI series...

 

[Aami]

More drama, this guy is all photoshoots and all drama. The stadium for which his cheerleaders had made every thread unbearable was also leaking rain water into the building yesterday. Maybe an indoor rainfall was this genuis's idea who knows

Thats quite standard on new builds, common occurrence at first rain fall; all these would have ironed out if they had more time to test the building before opening to public.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed address the media

BCB President Faruque Ahmed:

"I extend my gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for the invitation."

"Our cricket has made significant progress."

"There have been discussions between both boards regarding FTP commitments as well as potential white-ball series."

"Both boards are in talks to schedule bilateral series."

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi:

"I warmly welcome Faruque Ahmed to Lahore on the occasion of the semi-final."

"I appreciate BCB’s support for the successful hosting of the Champions Trophy."

"Both boards have been in discussions over the past few weeks regarding a bilateral series."

"There will be progress on this matter soon."

 

[Bhaijaan]

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed address the media

BCB President Faruque Ahmed:

"I extend my gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for the invitation."

"Our cricket has made significant progress."

"There have been discussions between both boards regarding FTP commitments as well as potential white-ball series."

"Both boards are in talks to schedule bilateral series."

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi:

"I warmly welcome Faruque Ahmed to Lahore on the occasion of the semi-final."

"I appreciate BCB’s support for the successful hosting of the Champions Trophy."

"Both boards have been in discussions over the past few weeks regarding a bilateral series."

"There will be progress on this matter soon."

Eagerly looking forward to the next series between these two teams.