Senators Demand Resignation of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for ‘Ruining Cricket’

In a heated Senate session, calls for the resignation of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi echoed through the chamber as senators voiced their concerns over the deteriorating state of sports in the country, particularly cricket. Senator Ali Zafar led the charge, expressing strong criticism of the current sports administration and highlighting the need for competent leadership.

Senator Zafar began by celebrating the recent success of Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, whom he praised as a national hero. However, he quickly shifted focus to the decline of other sports, such as hockey and squash, which were once sources of national pride. “Our cricket is ruined,” Zafar lamented, attributing the downfall to ineffective leadership within the PCB.

Zafar specifically targeted PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, arguing that Naqvi lacks the necessary expertise to lead the board effectively. “If the head is incompetent, the institution will be destroyed,” he asserted, emphasizing the detrimental impact of appointing unqualified individuals to key positions. Drawing a vivid analogy, Zafar likened such appointments to making someone the principal of a medical college without medical knowledge, stating, “I would become a butcher, not a doctor.”

Senator Zafar’s remarks were met with support from his colleagues, including Senator Manzoor Ahmed, who echoed the call for Naqvi’s resignation. Ahmed pointed to the substantial salaries of cricketers, ranging from Rs. 4 to 6 million, and questioned the lack of corresponding results. He stressed the importance of having experts within the PCB, stating, “An expert in this field should come forward.”

Both senators called for a broader Senate debate on the overall decline of the sports sector in Pakistan, urging a reevaluation of leadership and strategy to revitalize the country’s sporting achievements.