PCB accuses PCB Naseem Shah of ‘violation of central contract’ after post targeting Punjab CM Maryam
Naseem Shah has come under scrutiny from the Pakistan Cricket Board after a now-deleted social media post from his official X account appeared to criticize Punjab (Pakistani province) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the opening match of the Pakistan Super League.What was the incident?The post, which quoted a PCB update from the opening match between Quetta Gladiators and Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore, said: “Why are you being treated like a queen at Lord’s?” This comment was widely seen as being directed at the arrival of high-profile Maryam Nawaz at Gaddafi Stadium, where she was accompanied by a large security convoy and later interacted with the players.
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The tweet was quickly deleted, with a follow-up message claiming the account had been hacked.
However, according to the Daily Star, the explanation did not convince PCB officials. Within a day, the board sent Naseem a show-cause notice, citing breach of his central contract and violation of media guidelines.It is understood the alleged offense falls under a clause prohibiting players from publicly criticizing board officials, sponsors or associated entities. Despite the disciplinary measures, Naseem is still available for selection and is likely to feature in his team’s next match.
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The season, which began on March 26, is under tight restrictions. After consultation with the Prime Minister
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And the franchise’s stakeholders, the PCB restricted the tournament to Lahore and Karachi, with the matches being played behind closed doors. Venues in Peshawar, Multan, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad have been removed from the schedule to save fuel amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the conflict in the Gulf.Earlier, the Pakistan-based militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar issued a warning to foreign players, urging them to withdraw from the league.“The country’s current internal and political security landscape is volatile and unstable. In a climate where military operations and civil unrest dominate large parts of the territory, the safety of international athletes cannot be guaranteed.”
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The group added: “Given these difficult circumstances, we strongly advise you to give priority to your personal security and withdraw from the tournament immediately. The environment is currently unsuitable for any peaceful sporting activity.”Despite warnings and security concerns, the PSL continued as planned, with several foreign players, including David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, continuing to participate.See also: RCB vs SRH