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Shoaib Akhtar Rejects PCB Offer Citing Mother's Advice, Declines Mohsin Naqvi's Proposal
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News18•04-10-2026, 21:23
Shoaib Akhtar Rejects PCB Offer Citing Mother's Advice, Declines Mohsin Naqvi's Proposal
- •Shoaib Akhtar has refused to take on any role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
- •PCB head Mohsin Naqvi recently met Akhtar to discuss plans for Pakistan cricket and the team.
- •The meeting gained significance after Pakistan's dismal performance on the England tour.
- •Akhtar stated his mother advised him to stay away from Pakistan's politics and the PCB.
- •He clarified that he believes he can serve Pakistan cricket in other ways and is currently in Houston.
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Shoaib Akhtar declined a role with the Pakistan Cricket Board because his mother advised him to stay away from both PCB affairs and politics.
Following a shameful performance on the England tour where players were sent home midway and the coach was sacked, PCB head Mohsin Naqvi met with Shoaib Akhtar to discuss team plans and potential leadership changes.
Shoaib Akhtar stated that he is currently residing in Houston and wished Pakistan cricket the best while refusing to take up any board position.
