Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to expand his advisory panel by inducting several more former international cricketers, a move aimed at strengthening decision-making and addressing ongoing challenges within Pakistan cricket. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Naqvi said he believes cricket-related matters should be guided by individuals with extensive experience and knowledge of the game. The initiative comes as Pakistan cricket continues to face scrutiny over its performances and administrative decisions in recent years.

Naqvi revealed that the advisory panel currently consists of three former cricket stalwarts and that discussions are underway to bring in three or four additional former players. According to him, increasing the number of experienced cricketing minds involved in the decision-making process will help produce better outcomes for both the national team and the domestic structure. He stressed that the objective is to create a system where important cricket matters are evaluated collectively by experts rather than relying on a limited group of advisors.

The PCB chairman said he wants the expanded advisory group to have significant authority over cricketing affairs, including matters related to the national teams, domestic cricket, and long-term development strategies. Naqvi stated that he prefers not to interfere directly in technical cricket decisions and instead wants qualified former players to take responsibility for shaping the direction of the sport. He added that while he may occasionally offer suggestions, the final decisions should rest with those possessing deeper cricketing expertise.

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Former Pakistan captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed are already part of the advisory setup. Reports indicate that other former captains, including Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez, have been approached to join the panel. Their inclusion would bring additional experience from different eras of Pakistan cricket and could contribute valuable perspectives on player development, team management, and domestic competitions.

Naqvi also outlined his view of the PCB chairman’s role, saying his primary responsibility is to ensure the board remains financially stable and administratively efficient. He emphasised that cricketing matters such as captaincy appointments, team planning, and player-related decisions should be handled by experts within the advisory structure. According to him, expanding the panel to six or seven members would naturally result in more balanced discussions and informed decisions.

Another major issue discussed by Naqvi was the proposed revision of central contracts. He indicated that the PCB is working on a new contract framework that could make participation in domestic cricket mandatory for players seeking central contracts. The proposal has reportedly received broad support and is intended to strengthen Pakistan’s domestic cricket system while ensuring that national players remain actively involved across various formats of the game.

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