PCB Fines Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad Rs5 Million Each for Poor Performance

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs5 million on each member of the national cricket squad following what has been described as an “underwhelming” campaign in the T20 World Cup, familiar with the matter.

Reports indicate that the fines were not related to any disciplinary breaches. Instead, the sanctions were levied specifically due to the team's performance on the field during the tournament. Sources state that the decision to fine the players came immediately after Pakistan's group stage match against India, in which the team suffered a 61-run defeat. The PCB reportedly viewed this loss as a particularly poor showing.

It has been reported that the players were informed the fines could have been waived if Pakistan had progressed to the semi-finals of the tournament. However, as the team did not advance, the penalties were enforced. Sources further clarify that there were no disciplinary issues within the squad throughout the event, and the fines were based solely on the quality of play displayed by the team.

According to reports, while the PCB has previously taken strict measures against players, such actions have typically been linked to disciplinary matters. In this instance, however, the sanctions are explicitly tied to performance outcomes rather than conduct off the field.

The imposition of these fines marks a notable response from the cricket board, emphasizing its dissatisfaction with the team's results in the recent T20 World Cup campaign.