Pakistan’s first bilateral T20I series loss to Bangladesh hasn’t gone unnoticed, with reports in local media suggesting that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi plans to meet the team to discuss certain aspects of the loss.
Mohsin Naqvi is currently in Dhaka, not as an ambassador or representative of the PCB, but as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), where he is set to chair a crucial meeting to determine the fate of the 2025 Asia Cup.
According to Qadir Khawaja, the PCB chairman has already met with the head coach, Mike Hesson, although the details of their meeting have been kept under wraps.
The meeting took place at a time when scrutiny around the national side has intensified following the series loss to Bangladesh. While it is speculative, their conversation likely revolved around the shortcomings in execution, squad composition, and overall team culture—factors seen as critical ahead of upcoming assignments.
Later tonight, Chairman Naqvi is expected to meet the full Pakistan squad, where he will address players and support staff directly. The agenda is likely to include not only a morale-boosting interaction, but also firm reminders about the expectations that come with donning the national jersey.
Mohsin Naqvi has maintained a hands-on approach throughout his tenure, and his meeting with the Pakistan cricket team shouldn’t set off any alarm bells yet.
Further updates from the team meeting are expected following the chairman’s address tonight.
Pakistan, meanwhile, will face Bangladesh in the final T20I of the three-match series tomorrow. With the series already lost, the Green Shirts are likely to use the final game as preparation for the upcoming West Indies tour. How many faces from this squad will also be on the plane to the USA at the end of this month will be of keen interest to fans.