Verified Interview Insights on Naseem Shah
🗓 1. Mental Strength and Criticism
In an interview dated December 24, 2025, Naseem Shah talked about handling criticism. He said that paying too much attention to criticism makes a player weak. According to his comments, a strong cricketer must stay focused and not care about every opinion from fans or media. He said:
“If you start to care about everything, you are not a strong cricketer.”
❤️ 2. Family and Personal Pressure
In earlier interviews, Shah explained that he sometimes asks his family not to watch his matches because his father gets stressed, especially when Pakistan loses. He said that playing under pressure feels like playing two matches at once, one on the field, one in his head due to concern for loved ones’ feelings.
🏏 3. Emotional Response to Big Losses
Shah opened up about the emotional impact of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup loss vs India (August 20, 2024). He said:
- He felt hurt and disappointed despite not being personally attacked.
- He thrives on winning and was emotionally affected by that defeat.
- He understood fans’ feelings, hearing questions from people and relatives after losses.
- He also said that these hard moments motivate him to return stronger.
🧠 4. Challenges with Foreign Coaches
In a mid‑2024 interview, Shah spoke about communication with foreign coaches. He said that language barriers make it harder to work with them and that players need someone to help translate and communicate effectively for better teamwork.