The PCB’s disciplinary committee fined Naseem Shah PKR 20 million (approximately USD 71,684 at the April 2026 exchange rates, according to Al Jazeera’s March 31, 2026 report). No previous fine of this magnitude had been imposed on a Pakistan cricket player under a central contract, making this a historic disciplinary action by the board.
The fine was levied under the terms of Naseem’s central contract, specifically provisions governing player conduct on social media and public statements regarding political figures or government officials.
