ThePakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is clearly not messing around when it comes to social media conduct. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, fast bowler Naseem Shah has just been slapped with a staggering Rs. 20 million (2 Crore) fine.
Let that sink in for a moment. This is widely believed to be the largest financial penalty ever handed down in the history of Pakistan cricket.
The Tweet That Cost Millions
The unprecedented punishment all traces back to a now-deleted post on Naseem’s X (formerly Twitter) account. During the PSL 11 opening ceremony, a tweet from his profile openly questioned the VIP treatment given to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The board moved aggressively. They hit him with a show-cause notice on March 27, and by Monday, the disciplinary proceedings were completely wrapped up. The PCB ruled that the post was a severe breach of both his central contract and the board’s strict social media guidelines.
Naseem Shah’s Social Media Manager Fired
In an attempt at damage control, Naseem has officially parted ways with his social media advisor. But the PCB didn’t just leave it at that. The board has taken the extra step of completely blacklisting the former advisor, banning them from ever working with any PCB-contracted player again.
A Brutal Financial Year for Naseem
When you look at the bigger picture, this 2 Crore penalty is just the latest in a series of massive financial blows for the young pacer.
Just a few weeks ago, reports surfaced that the entire T20 World Cup squad—including Naseem—was fined Rs. 5 million each following Pakistan’s disastrous World Cup campaign.
Add that to last year’s drama when the PCB strictly enforced its workload management policy and denied him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play for the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. That single decision cost him an estimated Rs. 45 million. It has undeniably been a rough year for his bank account.
Why did the PCB fine Naseem Shah Rs. 20 million?
The PCB slapped Naseem Shah with a record-breaking Rs. 20 million (2 Crore) fine for breaching his central contract and the board’s social media guidelines. The penalty was issued after a controversial, now-deleted tweet from his account questioned the VIP treatment of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the PSL 11 opening ceremony.
What happened to Naseem Shah’s social media manager?
Following the Twitter controversy, Naseem officially terminated his social media advisor. The PCB took it a step further by blacklisting the individual, strictly banning them from ever working with any other PCB-contracted players in the future.
Has Naseem Shah faced other financial penalties recently?
Yes, it has been a brutal year for his finances. Just weeks ago, he was reportedly fined Rs. 5 million along with the rest of the T20 World Cup squad for their poor performance. Furthermore, last year, the PCB denied him an NOC to play in The Hundred to manage his workload, which cost him a massive Rs. 45 million contract.
What are the ball-tampering allegations in PSL 11?
While Naseem Shah’s fine is making headlines, another major controversy is brewing. Umpire Faisal Afridi has leveled serious ball-tampering allegations against Lahore Qalandars’ star players Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf during their match against the Karachi Kings. The PCB is expected to investigate the matter to see if further sanctions are needed.
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