Imran Khan Criticizes PCB After Cricket Defeat

Imran Khan, the legendary cricketer and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has publicly criticized the current administration of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the national team's humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in a Test match, marking Bangladesh's first-ever win over Pakistan in Test cricket history. Speaking from Adiala Jail, Khan described the defeat as 'embarrassing' and attributed the team's decline to the incompetence of PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and his administration, claiming it has led to a downfall in the beloved sport. He lamented that cricket, once a source of national pride, has been 'destroyed by powerful quarters' through the appointment of unqualified officials. Khan pointed out that Pakistan failed to progress in recent World Cups, questioning how the team could fall from defeating India by 10 wickets two years ago to losing to Bangladesh. His sentiments echo concerns raised by other former cricketers regarding the future of Pakistani cricket under the current leadership. Khan's comments reflect a broader frustration with the state of sports administration in Pakistan, coinciding with his legal troubles and ongoing political strife.