Imran Khan's Sarcastic Dig: Pakistan can beat India only If PCB Chief and Army Chief Open Batting

Digital Desk

In a biting commentary on Pakistan cricket's ongoing woes, former captain Imran Khan has unleashed a sarcastic jab at the team's dismal performance against arch-rivals India. The 72-year-old, who led Pakistan to their sole ODI World Cup victory in 1992, quipped that the Men in Green could only triumph over India if PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Army Chief General Asim Munir opened the batting. This remark comes amid Pakistan's seventh consecutive defeat to India, including back-to-back losses in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Dubai.

Speaking through his sister Aleema Khan after she updated him on the recent setbacks, Imran extended the humor to the umpiring panel. He suggested former Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja as on-field umpires, with Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar as the third umpire. Aleema shared these comments with reporters on Monday, highlighting Imran's frustration with what he perceives as nepotism and mismanagement under Naqvi's PCB leadership.

Pakistan, once a cricketing powerhouse, has faltered dramatically. They missed the semi-finals in both the ODI World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024. Their last victory against India dates back to the T20 World Cup 2022. In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, India has dominated, winning both encounters effortlessly. Imran Khan, imprisoned since August 2023 on various charges, has repeatedly accused General Munir, Isa, and Raja of rigging the 2024 elections against his PTI party.

This sarcasm underscores deeper issues plaguing Pakistan cricket, from inconsistent form to administrative turmoil. Fans are left wondering if structural reforms are needed to revive the team's glory. As Asia Cup 2025 progresses, all eyes remain on IND vs PAK rivalries, with India holding a firm upper hand.