Summary
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fined cricketer Naseem Shah for a social media post criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Shah deleted the post, apologized, and blamed his management team. He received the largest financial penalty in Pakistan cricket history.
Key Facts
- Naseem Shah was fined 20 million Pakistani rupees ($71,488) by PCB.
- The fine was due to a social media post critical of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
- Shah's post questioned Nawaz's presence at the Pakistan Super League opening match.
- Shah deleted the post and claimed his account was hacked.
- Shah apologized and took responsibility for the post, saying it was made by his management team.
- PCB announced his social media adviser was terminated and blacklisted from working with PCB players.
- The PCB is led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
- Shah was disciplined after appearing before a committee and offering an unconditional apology.
