Naseem Shah Fined PKR 20 Million for Criticizing Maryam Nawaz on Twitter

Naseem Shah, the Pakistan fast bowler, has been fined PKR 20 million (approximately USD 72,000) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a tweet criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The tweet, which was later deleted, read, "Why is she treated like the Queen at Lord's?" The PCB deemed the tweet a breach of Naseem's central contract and social media guidelines. Naseem initially claimed his account was hacked, but later apologized unconditionally and sacked his social media manager, who has been blacklisted by the PCB. This fine is reportedly the largest in Pakistan cricket history, equivalent to about eight months of Naseem's central contract salary. Key Points: Fine Amount: PKR 20 million (approximately USD 72,000)Reason: Tweet criticizing Maryam Nawaz Action: Unconditional apology, social media manager sacked and blacklisted However, several dignitaries were present at the first game. Nawaz, who is the daughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the niece of current Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, was shown arriving at the Gaddafi Stadium and was seen meeting people at the venue including players from both teams, Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Naseem Shah's tweet criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's presence at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opening match has landed him in hot water. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined him a whopping PKR 20 million (approximately USD 72,000) for breaching his central contract and social media guidelines. Naseem initially claimed his account was hacked, but later apologized unconditionally and sacked his social media manager, who has been blacklisted by the PCB. The disciplinary committee found him guilty of multiple breaches, and the fine is reportedly the largest in Pakistan cricket history. The PCB have taken an increasingly strong position in clamping down on any political expression among its cricketers. Last year, allrounder Aamer Jamal was slapped with a fine in excess of PKR 1 million (USD 4000 approx) for displaying a slogan showing support for former prime minister and Pakistan captain Imran Khan.