Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has reacted to Men in Green’s embarrassing loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 9 in New York and said that some major overhauling is needed in the Pakistan team.

Naqvi's comments came after the Babar Azam-led team failed to chase down a modest goal of 120 runs, finishing at 113 for 7 after 59 dot balls.

Naqvi voiced significant unhappiness with the team's performance, citing not only the recent loss to India but also a previous defeat to the United States. He emphasized that it is time to assess players who have been sidelined for a long time.

"I thought the team required minor surgery to start winning matches but now it appears that we have to go for major surgery. It is very disappointing the way we lost to the USA and now this loss to India. We need to now start looking at players beyond those in the team right now," Naqvi told media in New York.

Despite efforts to support the players, the PCB chief acknowledged the team's underperformance and the need for a thorough review.

"Why the team is not performing is something everyone is asking. The World Cup is still on. But obviously, we will sit down and take a look at everything," Naqvi stated.

Pakistan's chances of making it to the Super Eight stage now depend on convincing victories over Canada and Ireland, as well as the United States losing to India and Ireland. Even if these qualifications are met, the ultimate standings may depend on the net run rate.

(PTI inputs)