PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s days could be numbered as Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir is reportedly unhappy with the administrator for dragging his name into cricket politics.

Just a week before the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan’s government announced a boycott of the group-stage match against India, only to reverse the decision after intense ICC and PCB discussions.

Moments before the government made a U-turn, Naqvi brought Munir into the discussion while addressing the media.

Naqvi was asked whether the PCB was under pressure to withdraw the boycott due to fear of sanctions from Jay Shah-led ICC.

In reply, the PCB chief said: "Neither am I intimidated by the threats from India and the ICC, nor is the Government of Pakistan. And as for Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, you already know him, he never gets afraid."

According to News18, invoking Munir’s name in the conversation without a military clearance has led to a massive controversy in Pakistan. Naqvi’s statement is being seen as an “overreach”.

“Pakistan’s political structure — where the military wields considerable influence over civilian affairs — the unauthorised use of the army chief’s name in a politically charged sporting context is being viewed as overreach,” the report stated.

The situation has been made worse by Pakistan’s 61-run thrashing at the hands of India in Colombo on February 15. Munir has reportedly alleged mismanagement within PCB and with team affairs in a communication with the Prime Minister’s office in Pakistan.

“Sources indicate that Munir conveyed his concerns to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif through the Prime Minister’s Military Secretary. The message is said to have highlighted what the army chief considers mishandling within the PCB, ranging from team preparation issues to unnecessarily combative public statements,” the report added.

Naqvi’s tenure as PCB boss may end soon as PM Sharif is contemplating sacking him to appease the military establishment.

Earlier, it was reported that Mohsin Naqvi was left gutted by Pakistan’s dismal show against India and conveyed his displeasure to team manager Naved Akram Cheema.

"The Chairman left the match early at the Premadasa stadium as it became obvious Pakistan were going to face another defeat to India," news agency PTI quoted a source as saying.

The source said Naqvi, through a senior PCB official, also conveyed to the manager that such performances in crucial fixtures were not understandable or acceptable.