Mohsin Naqvi's PCB Identifies New Targets To Lose Pakistan Job Amid Trophy Drama

Mohsin Naqvi involved recently in trophy drama. Image Credits: XPakistan Cricket is all set to undergo massive changes in the coming months. The Babar Azam-led side is fresh off an embarrassing series against England, where the visitors made headlines for both on- and off-field activities.Pakistan suffered a 0-3 defeat and were labelled as the worst team to tour England in the last 50 years. A lot of drama unfolded as the PCB recalled 7 players mid-series for their underwhelming show in the UK. The last 15-20 days were busy for the PCB because they underwent massive overhauls, and the task is far from over.Wahab Riaz Under PCB’s Scanner After Asia Cup DebacleAmid Pakistan’s Test debacle in England, the women’s team had their fair share of embarrassment as well in the UAE. The Fatima Sana-led side crashed out of the Asia Cup in the semis, but they made it to the news after tumbling for just 55 runs against India. In the latest events, a PTI report stated that Wahab Riaz, who is the head coach for women’s team, is all set to lose his job. Former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz was appointed as a coach for the Pakistan women's cricket team in January 2026 and is set to be relieved from his role in less than a year’s time.“Even Mohsin Naqvi has now realised that some radical measures are required to end the losing streak and abrupt happenings in Pakistan cricket. So these changes are now on the cards,” an internal source said to PTI.This development comes days after the trophy debacle. For the unversed, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the ACC chief, was present during Asia Cup final for the trophy presentation, but the India women's side refused to take the trophy from him, following the footsteps of the men's team.Aaqib Javed To Lose His Role As SelectorBesides Wahab Riaz, Aaqib Javed is also set to be sacked as Pakistan selector. The PCB currently have a five-member selection committee, which is set to be reduced to 3 because Javed is under the PCB’s radar.Misbah Ul-Haq was the first to announce his resignation after the Mohsin Naqvi-led board recalled 7 players without consultation. Talking about Aaqib Javed, there is no information on whether he will lose his job as Pakistan’s director of cricket or will be asked to only vacate the selector’s position.Also Read: After Imam and Rizwan's Case, Babar Azam In News For Doing This After 7 Years"Aaqib, who is considered the blue-eyed boy of the chairman, is also likely to be told to just focus on his role as Director Development at the Lahore High Performance Centre," the well-informed source told PTI.List Of Sackings Within PCB Since England Tour1. 7 Players Sent Back Home - Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad were the seven players who were sent back home following an underwhelming show vs England.2. Sarfaraz Ahmad, Umar Gul Sacked - The axe didn't just land on the players but head coach Sarfaraz Ahmad was also sacked and replaced by white-ball specialist Mike Hesson. Further, Umar Gul was also relieved from his duties as Pakistan's bowling coach. 3. Misbah-ul-Haq resigns - After the seven players were called back home without consultation with the selectors, Misbah-ul-Haq considered it best to offer his resignation.4. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq under investigation - The PCB seized two players' phones and now they are under Pakistan's national cyber cell's scanner and are being investigated for the content found on their phones.Also Read: Mohammad Rizwan Summoned Again By Crime Agency, Denies Co Operating