Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir (left), PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi (right). (Image: AP)
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News1816-02-2026, 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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