India made it 8-1 against the arch-rivals in T20 World Cups.
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, calling him incompetent and ignorant, after the Men in Green suffered an embarrassing 61-run defeat at the hands of India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash in Colombo on Sunday (February 15).
Opting to field first, Pakistan conceded 175/7 in 20 overs on a sticky pitch as India opener Ishan Kishan (77 off 40) took their bowling attack to the cleaners.
In reply, the Salman Ali Agha-led side folded for 114 in 18 overs. Usman Khan fought a lone battle with the bat, scoring 44 off 34 balls.
After the game, Akhtar tore into Pakistan for their meek surrender as India made it 8-1 against the arch-rivals in T20 World Cups.
“We were nowhere in the match. The way Shaheen played… he was bowling at 125 kmph. This isn’t the requirement of modern-day cricket. These aren’t the talents that will handle pressure," Akhtar said while speaking on ABP News.
“For the last 15-20 years, there has been no investment. The sad reality of the situation is that while we fought with India on the ground at one point, today we cannot even dream of defeating them," he added.
“One guy who doesn’t know anything has become the Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman (Mohsin Naqvi). What can you do? How will the team run? You have made a superstar out of a player (Babar Azam) who cannot win you a game," he further remarked.
Akhtar continued his rant and termed Naqvi as ‘incompetent’ and ‘jaahil’, insisting that the latter is unfit to serve as chairman of the PCB.
Following the hammering against India, Pakistan sit third in Group A with two wins and one defeat. They will have to win their last group-stage game against Namibia to qualify for the Super 8s of the tournament.