Iceland Cricket Playfully Rips PCB Chief Over Mass Axing
The witty social media handle took a light-hearted jab at Mohsin Naqvi’s selection overhaul following Pakistan’s Test troubles in England.
Pakistan cricket is enduring a difficult phase after heavy Test losses in England, and the Pakistan Cricket Board’s recent decisions have drawn sharp criticism. In response to the team’s poor performance, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi oversaw a major squad shake-up, as seven players were sent home ahead of the third Test. The coaching staff was also tweaked, with Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul exiting their respective roles.
Known for its humorous online commentary, Iceland Cricket couldn’t resist taking a swipe at the PCB chief. The account posted a mock announcement about a new challenge for “coastal cricketers,” claiming that clearing an iceberg would earn a fully paid educational trip to meet Naqvi and learn about his selection strategy. Adding a cheeky twist, it noted that the trip could be “one-way if you wish.”
The post seemed to reference the controversial dropping of key players like Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan had been outplayed by England in both the opening Tests, suffering an innings defeat in the first and a 194-run loss at Lord’s. With the series already gone, Naqvi’s radical changes have fueled further debate, and Iceland Cricket’s sarcastic response has only added to the chorus of mockery.