19 February 2026
Yaar, I just finished that Geo News clip – "Nasir Jamshed First Interview After Match-Fixing Scandal Exclusive by Murtaza Ali Shah" – and it's a heavy, no-frills sit-down that drags up all the dirt from Pakistan cricket's dark days. Uploaded just a week ago on February 11, 2026, by Geo News, it's Jamshed breaking his silence on the spot-fixing mess that wrecked his career, the PSL scandal, and how it's all left him hoping for a fresh start. Interviewer Murtaza Ali Shah keeps it focused on the allegations, not letting Jamshed off easy, and while there's no full transcript, the key bits paint a picture of regret mixed with deflection. Let me break it down in my own words, because this isn't just old news – it's a mirror to the messes we're still dealing with in our cricket today.
Jamshed opens up about the scandal that hit like a bomb: spot-fixing charges, arrest, and the fallout from the PSL mess where he was accused of being a key player in the web. He admits the mistake flat-out, saying greed got the better of him back then, and expresses this quiet hope to move on – maybe coach, maybe mentor, but definitely not play again. Shah presses hard on the details: how it started, the role of bookies, and the impact on teammates like Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif, who got dragged down with him (bans, careers stalled). Jamshed doesn't deny the involvement but talks about lessons learned, the pain of being labeled a "mafia" or "mujrim" by fans. He reflects on his aggressive batting days – that power-hitting style that made him a star opener – but it's clear the scandal overshadows everything now.
The comments section is a battlefield: some fans call for forgiveness ("He's done his time, made a mistake, time to move on"), others rip him apart ("He destroyed Khalid and Sharjeel's careers," "Greedy thug who sold out the team"). There's even chatter about patriotism and Punjabi players in cricket, with accusations of greed ruining the game's image. One comment nail his past attitude: during the 2013 South Africa tour, Jamshed was allegedly hounding for gifts, showing early signs of that "greed" that led to bigger troubles.
This interview isn't just about one guy's fall – it's a spotlight on a deeper societal dilemma in Pakistan, especially in cricket. Seniors have this nagging habit of pressurizing juniors, taking all the credits when things go right, but shoving the blame on the young ones when it all falls apart. Jamshed's story highlights this perfectly: as a senior opener at his peak, he got involved in fixing, but the narrative often shifts blame to "influences" or juniors like Sharjeel, while the big names skate or get lighter scrutiny. It's the same in our society – elders demand respect but dump failures on the next generation, never admitting their own faults. High time we admit this flaw in ourselves instead of always finding someone else's shoulders to cry on or blame. Own up, learn, move forward – or we'll keep repeating the same scandals.
But let's play devil's advocate for a second: maybe the seniors aren't always the villains. In Jamshed's case, was he pressured by even bigger fish in the system, or was it all greed? And in today's team, if juniors like Saim Ayub flop, is it really seniors like Babar taking undue credit, or just the pressure of the spotlight? Food for thought – but nah, the pattern is too clear to ignore.
This clip (https://youtu.be/6fwtJPnvhKg) is a must-watch for any real Pakistan cricket fan – raw regret, tough questions, and a reminder that scandals like this scar the game forever. With Super 8 starting, let's hope our current team learns from it: no shortcuts, no blame games.
You think Jamshed deserves a second chance? Or is the damage too deep? And how do we fix this senior-junior blame cycle in our society? Drop your takes below – keep it real.
Murtaza Moiz
CricSphere Blog
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