T20 WC Loss to India: Asim Munir Upset with Mohsin Naqvi, Tensions Simmer in Pakistan

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News18•16-02-2026, 13:35
T20 WC Loss to India: Asim Munir Upset with Mohsin Naqvi, Tensions Simmer in Pakistan
- •Pakistan's T20 World Cup loss to India sparks civil-military tensions involving PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Army Chief Asim Munir.
- •Naqvi's pre-match remarks, invoking Munir without military clearance, reportedly displeased the Army Chief.
- •The defeat intensified matters, with the army leadership viewing it as a blow to national prestige and geopolitical rivalry.
- •Munir reportedly conveyed concerns to PM Shehbaz Sharif regarding PCB's mishandling, team preparation, and public statements.
- •Speculation surrounds Naqvi's future, with former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar labeling him "incompetent" and "ignorant".
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