Lahore, June 13, 2026: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the future of Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood will be decided by a panel of experienced cricket experts, as the board moves to expand its advisory group to strengthen decision-making in the national game.
Speaking informally to the media after meeting national players and support staff during Pakistan’s pre-season red-ball camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, Naqvi revealed that the PCB is broadening its pool of cricket experts and will soon hold consultations with former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as part of the initiative.
“We are increasing the number of cricket minds so that better results can be achieved,” Naqvi said.
The PCB chief emphasized that key cricketing matters should be decided by individuals with extensive knowledge and experience of the game rather than administrators.
“I want cricket minds to decide what should and should not be done,” he remarked, adding that the advisory group would be given full authority to make important cricket-related decisions.
According to Naqvi, the existing panel of experts, currently comprising three members, will soon be expanded to six or seven through consultations with former players and cricket professionals.
“We are in contact with many cricketers. When there are six or seven people instead of three, better decisions will naturally be made,” he said.
The PCB chairman confirmed that the expanded advisory body would be entrusted with major decisions, including the selection of Pakistan’s Test captain.
“The decision regarding the Test captain will be taken by the cricket minds that we are bringing together,” he stated, signaling that Shan Masood’s future in the role will be assessed by the panel.
Naqvi reiterated that he does not intend to interfere in team selection matters and wants cricket operations to remain in the hands of professionals.
“I can offer suggestions, but there will be occasions when they are not followed. I have to trust them,” he said.
“My responsibility is to make the PCB financially stronger, while cricket affairs should be run by cricket minds. I am giving them all the powers,” he added.
The PCB chairman also defended Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, highlighting the team’s overall performance under his tenure despite criticism over the absence of a major tournament title since he assumed charge in May last year.
The move to expand the advisory panel comes as the PCB seeks to strengthen its cricketing structure and improve the national team’s performances across all formats.
