Under his captaincy, Pakistan won 11 consecutive T20 series and also achieved success in Test and ODI cricket. Many captains have come and gone, but none possessed what “Saifi” had. The “kids” grew up dreaming of becoming captains themselves and forgot Saifi Bhai’s favors. They knew that if Saifi Bhai had scolded them during the match, he would later put an arm around their shoulder and take them out for dinner while singing songs. The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, is known for recognizing good people.

Source: The Express Tribune March 16, 2026 11:52 UTC