Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif made a cryptic comment about PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi following the Men in Green’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals for the second consecutive edition after managing just one victory in the Super 8 stage against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan cricket has long been gripped by politics, where finding scapegoats is common. Meanwhile, the PCB is reportedly set to appoint former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as the youngest Test head coach in the nation’s history. The 38-year-old cricketer has been offered the role to lead Pakistan’s red-ball team.
We Won’t Be Saved If We Tell the Truth - Rashid Latif on Mohsin Naqvi
During a recent television show, the panel discussed whether PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's busy schedule was a valid excuse for ignoring Pakistan cricket. When asked to comment on the situation, Rashid Latif gave a cryptic and serious warning instead of a direct answer.
Rashid Latif avoided commenting directly about the chairman and said, “You might get saved, but we won’t be saved if we tell the truth.”
The remark hinted at political pressure and a lack of transparency surrounding the cricket board. The host, Tabish Hashmi, quickly pointed out the irony of the situation, saying, “You (Rashid Latif) won’t be saved after making this comment either.”
Q: Is Mohsin Naqvi being busy a valid excuse for not focusing on Pakistan cricket while claiming to want the best?
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) March 5, 2026
Rashid Latif: "Aap to bach bhi jayenge, hum to bachenge bhi nahi agar humne sach bol diya."
Tabish: "Yeh aapne jo baat bol di hai, aap ispe nahi bachenge." 😂 pic.twitter.com/qryGQok1ZJ
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Meets Salman Agha and Shaheen Afridi
Salman Agha's position as captain is under massive threat after back-to-back failures in the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup 2026. His personal batting performance during the World Cup was also poor.
According to Geo News, Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with men’s T20I captain Salman Agha and ODI skipper Shaheen Afridi on Wednesday. Agha provided a review of the team's poor T20 World Cup campaign, where they failed to reach the final four.
During the meeting with Afridi, Naqvi discussed the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series in Bangladesh. The finalized squad is without big names like Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. They were dropped following their recent struggles in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan Eliminated from T20 World Cup 2026 After Missing Semifinal Spot
Pakistan endured a disappointing campaign at the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team failed to reach the semifinals and was knocked out after managing to beat only one full-member nation during the entire tournament.
The team suffered a heavy defeat to India in the group stage. However, they managed to reach the Super 8s. The Men in Green suffered a loss against England that damaged their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
While Pakistan managed to defeat Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 game, the result was not enough to secure a semifinal spot. New Zealand had a better net run rate than Pakistan to advance to the semi-finals.
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