{"id":1980,"date":"2026-09-15T08:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/15\/pcb-chairman-mohsin-naqvi-plans-sweeping-overhaul\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:38:29","slug":"pcb-chairman-mohsin-naqvi-plans-sweeping-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/15\/pcb-chairman-mohsin-naqvi-plans-sweeping-overhaul\/","title":{"rendered":"PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi plans sweeping overhaul, including axe for senior selector Aaqib Javed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"9fece8afa224fd09e54b043d0febfb58\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- NR ATF -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8898941184964366\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4839033563\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly preparing a series of radical changes aimed at arresting a recent decline in the national side\u2019s performance. The moves, which could include the removal of senior selector Aaqib Javed and the termination of former fast\u2011bowler Wahab Riaz\u2019s mentorship role, are said to be under final review as Naqvi seeks to restore confidence after a tumultuous period for Pakistan cricket.<\/p>\n<h2>Background to the turmoil<\/h2>\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s Test team suffered a 0\u20113 whitewash at Lord\u2019s against England, a defeat that not only ended the series in disappointment but also coincided with a slide to ninth place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. The loss prompted the PCB to take swift action, dismissing two members of the coaching staff \u2013 head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul \u2013 and sending them home along with seven players.<\/p>\n<p>The series of dismissals marked the latest in a string of rapid personnel changes that have characterised the board\u2019s response to on\u2011field setbacks. The decision to overhaul the coaching contingent during the England tour was reportedly motivated by the interest of white\u2011ball coach Mike Hesson in assuming an all\u2011format head\u2011coach position with the men\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<h2>Potential removal of senior selector Aaqib Javed<\/h2>\n<p>According to a report cited by PTI, Naqvi is now set to extend the reshuffle to the national selection committee. An internal source indicated that Aaqib Javed, who served as senior selector and was the architect of the controversial Test squad changes earlier this month, is likely to be released from his duties.<\/p>\n<p>Javed\u2019s role in the recent squad overhaul drew criticism after the Lord\u2019s defeat, during which seven players and two coaches were recalled to Pakistan. Critics have also highlighted Javed\u2019s history of frequent alterations to both coaching staff and captaincy assignments, arguing that such instability may have contributed to the team\u2019s poor performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven Mohsin Naqvi has now realised that some radical measures are required to end the losing streak and abrupt happenings in Pakistan cricket. So these changes are now on the cards,\u201d the source said, underscoring the urgency felt by the board\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<h2>Wahab Riaz\u2019s mentorship role also under review<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Javed, former fast\u2011bowler Wahab Riaz, who currently serves as a mentor for the women\u2019s national side, is expected to see his contract terminated after the conclusion of the Asian Games campaign in Japan later this month. Riaz\u2019s position, like Javed\u2019s, appears to be part of a broader effort by the PCB to streamline its coaching and support structures.<\/p>\n<p>The Asian Games, scheduled to finish before the end of the month, will be the last major tournament in which Riaz is slated to be involved. Sources suggest that his release will be timed to coincide with the board\u2019s larger strategic review of coaching appointments across both men\u2019s and women\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n<h2>Coaching negotiations and Mike Hesson\u2019s conditions<\/h2>\n<p>While the selection committee faces potential overhaul, the PCB is simultaneously engaged in discussions with foreign coaches to fill the head\u2011coach vacancy for the women\u2019s team after the Asian Games. The board\u2019s interest in hiring an overseas specialist reflects a desire to inject new ideas and expertise into the women\u2019s setup.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Hesson, the current white\u2011ball coach, has expressed willingness to take on the all\u2011format head\u2011coach role for the men\u2019s side, but he has stipulated clear conditions. Hesson has asked for a definitive timeframe for his appointment and assurances that his decision\u2011making will be free from board interference. The PCB is said to be negotiating these terms as part of its broader restructuring plan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNaqvi will soon hold a high\u2011level meeting with his aides and also take the governing board members into confidence before final decisions are made on the changes,\u201d the source added, indicating that a formal decision\u2011making process is imminent.<\/p>\n<h2>Implications for Pakistan cricket<\/h2>\n<p>If the reported changes materialise, the PCB will have executed one of the most extensive personnel overhauls in recent memory. The removal of a senior selector who oversaw the recent Test squad revamp, coupled with the departure of a mentor from the women\u2019s program, signals a willingness by the board\u2019s leadership to confront criticism head\u2011on.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders within Pakistani cricket have long debated the impact of frequent coaching and selection changes on team cohesion. Proponents of stability argue that continuity allows players to adapt to a clear game plan, while opponents contend that underperformance necessitates decisive action. Naqvi\u2019s reported impatience suggests that the board is leaning toward the latter philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the potential appointment of a foreign head coach for the men\u2019s side could mark a strategic shift, aligning Pakistan\u2019s approach with that of other leading cricketing nations that have turned to overseas expertise to revitalize their programs.<\/p>\n<p>As the board prepares for a high\u2011level meeting, the cricketing community will be watching closely to see whether the proposed changes are implemented swiftly and whether they translate into improved performances on the field. The outcome of the Asian Games, the timing of Hesson\u2019s possible promotion, and the final decision on Aaqib Javed\u2019s future will all play pivotal roles in shaping the next chapter of Pakistan cricket.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming days, the PCB is expected to communicate its final decisions to both the media and the cricketing fraternity, setting the stage for a new era that aims to halt the recent losing streak and restore the nation\u2019s standing in the international arena.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is preparing a radical reshuffle that could see senior selector Aaqib Javed and mentor Wahab Riaz removed as the board seeks to halt a recent losing streak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1981,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[299],"tags":[2051,2053,1929,1817,2052],"class_list":["post-1980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-aaqib-javed","tag-mike-hesson","tag-mohsin-naqvi","tag-pakistan-cricket","tag-wahab-riaz","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1980"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1980\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}