Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called for Mohsin Naqvi’s resignation either from his PCB chairmanship or the Pakistan Interior Ministry, citing the Men in Green's need for 'full attention'.

Naqvi is facing backlash again after Pakistan lost to India thrice in the recently held Asia Cup, including the title clash on Sunday (September 28) in Dubai.

Since his appointment in 2024 as the chairman, Naqvi has seen Pakistan team’s dismal performances in home Tests and the 2025 Champions Trophy, while overseeing multiple coaching changes.

While Mike Hesson’s hiring as head coach has improved their performances, Pakistan still failed to look the part in the continental tournament.

“My request or advice to Naqvi Saheb is that these are two very important posts, and they are big jobs that need time," Afridi told Telecom Asia Sport.

“PCB is totally different from the Interior Ministry, so it must be kept separate. It would be a big decision and should be taken as soon as possible. Pakistan cricket needs special attention and time… Naqvi cannot rely totally on advisers. These advisers are taking him nowhere and he himself says that he doesn’t know much about cricket. He needs to appoint good and competent advisers who know about the game," Afridi added, referring to the politician’s statement earlier this year.

Apart from his positions in the ministry as well as at the PCB, Mohsin Naqvi is currently serving the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as president.

Naqvi hogged the headlines in the Asia Cup final by refusing to cede to winners India’s demands that they didn’t want to accept the trophy from him.

Notably, Naqvi shared anti-India sentiments on social media throughout the tournament. Frustrated by Team India’s stance, he took the trophy and medallions along with him to his hotel room.