Lahore: March 30 , 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the outcomes of disciplinary committee proceedings pertaining to breaches of various clauses of Naseem Shah’s Central Contract and the PCB Social Media Guidelines, a PCB media statement said.
The PCB had issued a show cause notice dated 27th March 2026 outlining the violations and sought a response for Naseem.
A personal hearing was then held by a three member Disciplinary Committee on 30th March 2025 after Naseem Shah’s reply had been received and reviewed.
Pursuant to the hearing and evaluation of Naseem’s submissions the Committee has determined as under:
Whilst noting the unconditional apology tendered, Naseem is found to have breached various clauses of his Central Contract and a fine of PKR 2 crores has been imposed.
It was noted that Naseem Shah’s social media adviser has already been terminated by Naseem and shall be blacklisted by the PCB from associating with any player falling under the PCB’s jurisdiction.
The PCB remains committed to upholding professional standards, contractual obligations and the integrity of the game.
Naseem Shah in his message on social media following PCB action against him said he had nothing to do with the controversial tweet that led to action against him by PCB. He said his media managers made the controversial tweet , but takes full responsibility of the tweet and tender apology to those who were hurt by it. Shah added that he has taken measures to ensure that his social media platform is not misused in the future.
Updated at 11.12 pm (Monday)
