Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman following the team’s humiliating 61-run defeat to India in Sunday’s T20 World Cup group stage match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

As per the details, the legendary pacer, in conversation with an Indian TV channel, did not pull his punches, questioning the chairman’s credentials to lead Pakistan cricket and accusing the PCB of repeatedly selecting underperforming senior players.

“Now, one guy doesn’t even know about cricket and he’s the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. How will the team be run now? You’re saying one guy, you’ve made him a superstar, he can’t win a single match. You’ve made him a star who can’t bowl 10 overs,” he said.

While Akhtar did not name specific players, his comments appeared to reference Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi who were heavily criticised by experts and fans over their poor performance against India.

The former speedster then issued a stark warning about placing incompetent people in positions of power. 

“When you give a big job to an incompetent and ignorant person, he will destroy the country. He will bring down any organisation. The example is in front of you; you’re intelligent enough to understand,” Akhtar said without naming PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

He described such appointments as the biggest crime in the world, emphasising the destructive consequences of allowing unqualified individuals to hold major responsibilities.

Earlier, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed during the match as seven batters failed to reach double figures and India secured their fourth T20I victory over Pakistan in the last six months.

Naqvi, who received praise just days ago for his handling of the boycott of India match and bringing the International Cricket Council (ICC) to the talks table, now finds himself facing intense criticism as questions mount about his leadership and the team’s continued struggles against major opponents.