Saeed Ajmal criticizes Mohsin Naqvi and PCB leadership over player treatment

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has publicly challenged Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, accusing the board of demotivating players. Ajmal stated that institutional power struggles, specifically involving Aaqib Javed and Mike Hesson, have humiliated national cricketers and set the team back significantly. This criticism follows the PCB’s decision to remove seven players from the squad and release coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul after a 2-0 series defeat in England. Mohsin Naqvi defended the roster changes as necessary performance-based adjustments rather than punitive measures. He cited improvements in white-ball rankings as evidence that the current administrative approach is successful. The clash highlights internal tension within the cricket board as it attempts to manage public scrutiny following poor Test results.

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