In an informal conversation with reporters in Lahore, the PCB chairman talked about surgery in the Pakistan cricket team, the future of Babar Azam as captain, accountability of selectors, and the upgradation of stadiums before the all-important ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi categorically stated that players who do not participate in domestic cricket will be barred from playing internationally.
PCB chief announced that the players who are seeking NOCs for domestic leagues will be denied due to the Test series
Several Pakistan stars including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi have requested NOCs for the GT20 (Global T20 Canada), but Mohsin Naqvi made it clear that the national commitments should always come first.
Notably, various fitness assessments, including the Yo-Yo test, have been made mandatory.
Mohsin Naqvi also talked about the recent misbehaving incident involving star pacer Haris Rauf during the T20 World Cup.
He revealed that the individual who harassed Rauf had been reported to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Mohsin Naqvi also confirmed that Shan Masood will remain the captain of the national team for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.