Mohammad Amir, a former fast bowler for Pakistan, is extremely disappointed with the way that the Pakistan "T20 World Cup", has gone for the country; as such, he is quite critical of the PCB and its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, who have been evoking the right kind of outrage from fans for many years but continuing to use players as scapegoats for their own inability to fix the underlying organizational problems regarding how Pakistani cricket is run, and how the current selection of players affects the overall success or failure of the nation in cricket.
On this note, according to Express Tribune, the PCB is considering fining each member of the T20 squad 5 million rupees (approximately 16 lakhs) for not meeting the expectations of performance from a global perspective. The fine appears to be an effort to tighten up the administration of PCB; however, Amir feels that imposing such a fine will do nothing to resolve the real issues affecting Pakistani cricket today.
“Stop Scapegoating Players,” Says Mohammad Amir
On a TV discussion programme, Amir, quite frankly, made it clear that it would not be fair only to punish the players but also up the ante to include those responsible for selection and the board.
“If fines are the solution, apply them to everyone — from selectors to the administration. Players weren’t forced at gunpoint. Hold selectors accountable for wrong combinations. Double the fine for them,” Amir said.
He went on to say that his team was let down largely due to poor choices of the squad and less effective strategies, rather than due to simply on, field execution by the players. Also, he seemed to be quite skeptical about non, playing members of the squad being similarly getting punished.
“Will you fine Fakhar Zaman as well, who played just two games? What about Sahibzada Farhan?” Amir asked, highlighting inconsistencies in selection and player usage.
Accountability Must Extend Beyond Players
Amir argues that Pakistan Cricket does not have any accountability in its leadership structure. He stated that the people who select the team and develop the strategies for the matches should also be held accountable for their continuous failure to perform in ICC competitions.
Amir went on to say that punishing players without holding the selectors accountable only creates fear and uncertainty, instead of helping the players perform better. His comments reflect the general belief by the public that Pakistani Cricket has a systemic set of problems instead of an individual one.
“Fines Aren’t the Solution” – Amir Pushes Domestic Reform
Amir didn’t just stop at criticizing he pushed the PCB to stop handing out fines and start putting real effort into domestic cricket.
“Fines aren’t the solution. I’ve said it from day one, invest in domestic cricket. That is where you will find quality players,” he said.
He wants the board to focus on performance instead. If a player isn’t delivering, drop them. Let them prove themselves by working hard in domestic matches, not just for a month or two, but over a couple of years.
“If you are angry with someone, don’t fine them; drop them and tell them to perform consistently for two years in domestic cricket. The biggest punishment for a player is being left out of the team.”
The T20 World Cup 2026 was the second time in a row that Pakistan didn't make it to the semi, finals, which resulted in the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) getting even more criticism for their planning and long, term vision.
In the course of the tournament, Pakistan only secured a victory over one full, member nation Sri Lanka but they had to face losses against the top teams India and England. The poor performance was the reason for the outburst of criticism from both ex, players and supporters.
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