'How Much Time Do You Need?’ Mohsin Naqvi’s Cryptic Post Adds Drama Before India vs Pakistan Final

Sports News: A day before the much-awaited Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and Asian Cricket Council head Mohsin Naqvi created a stir with a mysterious post on social media. On Friday, Naqvi wrote: “How much time do you need to explain the reasons behind the balancing act?” The comment has led to guesses and debates about who it was aimed at and why it was posted at this moment.

Rising tensions between boards

This remark comes while the relationship between the two cricket boards, BCCI and PCB, is already tense. Earlier this week, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was called for an ICC hearing after Pakistan complained about his remarks honouring the Indian armed forces and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Although Suryakumar said he was not guilty, ICC match referee Richie Richardson decided that the comment broke the code of conduct. The Indian skipper was fined 30 percent of his match fee. At the same time, the BCCI also filed a complaint against Pakistan players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for provocative actions during the Asia Cup Super 4 match.

Player actions spark backlash

Rauf acted out the shooting down of an aircraft, while Farhan marked his fifty with a mock gun-firing sign. Both celebrations caused criticism for breaking on-field behaviour rules. The ICC then cut 30 percent of Rauf’s match fee and gave Farhan an official warning. Pakistani media reported that Naqvi even offered to pay Rauf’s fine himself, which drew more attention to the matter.

Naqvi’s social media hints

Adding to the drama, Naqvi shared a slow-motion video of Cristiano Ronaldo on X (earlier Twitter), where the footballer made a crashing gesture. The clip looked a lot like Rauf’s controversial action, making people wonder if the PCB chief was indirectly supporting the player. As both boards continue to file complaints and players face penalties, the build-up to the Asia Cup final is being clouded by off-field disputes. The ICC has repeated that political gestures have no place in cricket, but the rivalry between the two nations has blurred the line of acceptable behaviour.