LAHORE: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, visited the Gaddafi Stadium to boost the morale of the national players.
During his visit, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi spent two hours interacting with the players and officials, engaging in in-depth discussions on game strategies.
Mohsin Naqvi announced a reward of $100,000 for each player if they win the T20 World Cup, emphasizing that no reward could equal the pride of winning for the country. He expressed hope that the players would proudly hoist the Pakistani flag and encouraged them to play without pressure, compete fiercely, and show strong teamwork on the field, assuring them that victory would be theirs.
“The win will be for you, and any loss will be on me,” Mohsin Naqvi told the players, urging them to focus solely on playing for Pakistan and not to worry about external pressures.
The PCB Chairman highlighted the unity within the team and had special praise for Shaheen Shah Afridi, expecting an outstanding performance from him in the World Cup. He also assured that the board would prioritise resolving any issues faced by the players.
On the domestic front, Mohsin Naqvi mentioned efforts to promote cricket from school to university levels. Special recognition was given to Mohammad Rizwan for completing 3000 runs in T20 matches and Naseem Shah for taking 100 wickets, each awarded a special green shirt.
Selectors Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Yousuf, captain Babar Azam, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, and the Director of International Cricket, Usman Wahla, were present during these occasions.
Chairman PCB also hosted a luncheon for the players and officials at a Chinese Restaurant PF Chang, reinforcing the supportive environment within the team.
