Akhtar Backtracks: Denies Insulting PCB Chief

Shoaib Akhtar backtracks on criticism of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, clarifying his comments were about administration, not personal. He also discusses player performance.

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently clarified remarks he made about Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Akhtar initially labeled Naqvi as "incompetent and illiterate" on an Indian news channel. However, less than 24 hours later, he attempted to retract these statements on Pakistani television.

Speaking on ARY News, Akhtar insisted his severe criticism was directed at the general state of cricket administration in Pakistan, not Naqvi personally. He attributed the misunderstanding to a television channel twisting his words. Akhtar further explained his anger towards Naqvi was specifically related to the PCB chief's sudden change of stance regarding a boycott against India in the T20 World Cup.

During his initial critique on ABP News, Akhtar questioned Naqvi's suitability for the PCB chairman role, questioning how someone unfamiliar with cricket could lead the board. He also voiced concerns about the performance and selection of key players, including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, and broadly blamed various parties for the state of Pakistan cricket.

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