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**Pakistan Cricket Board Hires Motivational Speaker/Psychologist Amidst Asia Cup Struggles; Former Chief Skeptical**

**Karachi, Pakistan** – In the wake of a crushing defeat against India in the Asia Cup’s league stage, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly enlisted the services of a motivational speaker or psychologist, Dr. Raheel, to bolster the team’s morale ahead of their crucial Super 4 match against the same opponent. The move comes amidst concerns that the team’s confidence has been shaken by the one-sided loss.

While some reports suggest Dr. Raheel is a motivational speaker, others identify him as a psychologist or mental health expert brought in to support the players’ mental well-being.

However, the PCB’s decision has drawn criticism from former PCB Chief Najam Sethi, who openly mocked the initiative. In an interview with Samaa TV, Sethi expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of such interventions, citing cultural barriers and language differences. A clip of Sethi’s interview is going viral in social media.

“During my tenure, I attempted this, but players don’t accept these things,” Sethi stated. “The reason is that we don’t have a culture of going to therapy. There’s a perception that you’re being disgraced if you have to see a psychiatrist. Here, when you talk about a psychiatrist, people say, ‘He’s gone mad, he’s undergoing treatment.'”

Sethi further questioned the ability of foreign-educated experts, who primarily communicate in English, to effectively connect with players who are more comfortable in Punjabi or Pashto. “Their background, their class, or lack of proper education is another issue. Even a psychiatrist can’t teach them anything overnight,” Sethi concluded, essentially dismissing the PCB’s latest effort as futile.

The hiring of Dr. Raheel and Sethi’s critical remarks highlight the pressure on the Pakistani team as they face India in the Super 4 stage and the ongoing debate about the role of mental health support in Pakistani cricket.

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