In a dramatic turn of events, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has retracted his harsh criticism of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, stating that his earlier remarks were misinterpreted. Initially, following Pakistan's crushing 61-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup on February 15, Akhtar had labeled Naqvi as 'incompetent and illiterate,' questioning his capability to lead the PCB. However, in a subsequent clarification, Akhtar insisted, 'My comments were never aimed at Mohsin Naqvi... it was meant for the top brass who run international cricket,' emphasizing that he considers Naqvi a 'good guy' who genuinely wants to help Pakistan cricket (India Today, February 17, 2026). This U-turn came after significant backlash and scrutiny over the PCB's handling of the national team, particularly in light of their poor performance against India.