PAK vs NZ: Pakistan Cricket Board imposes Rs 30 Lakh fine on Players for Different Reasons, later refunds them as Rewards

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) imposed fines totaling over 3 million Pakistani rupees on some cricketers for breaches of the code of conduct during recent international tours.

Aamir Jamal, current T20I captain Salman Ali Agha are in the list. Although the PCB enforced huge fines on the players, the same amount was later returned to the players as rewards, as per a report from Pakistani outlet Daily Ausaf.

Aamir Jamal's Political Slogan Controversy

All-rounder Aamir Jamal faced the heftiest penalty, being fined approximately 1.3 million Pakistani rupees. The sanction was a result of Jamal wearing a cap embedded with the political slogan '804' during a media interview in the series against England. This act was deemed a violation of the PCB's regulations against political agendas and expression or showcasing political stances in public by players.

Curfew Violations and Hotel Return Delays

Three players- Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique were each fined 500,000 rupees for returning late to the team hotel during Pakistan's white-ball tour to Australia. Additionally, during the subsequent series in South Africa, Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Abbas Afridi were fined $200 each for violating team curfew protocols.

On-Field Misconduct in South Africa

The tour of South Africa also witnessed on-field disciplinary issues. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was fined 25% of his match fee for deliberately obstructing South African batter Matthew Breetzke during a run, leading to a physical altercation. In a separate incident, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were each fined 10% of their match fees for celebrating too close to Temba Bavuma after his dismissal, actions that could have provoked an aggressive response.

PCB Lenient on Players

Despite these disciplinary breaches, the Pakistan cricket team showcased exceptional performance by achieving a historic 3-0 ODI series sweep against South Africa. As a result, PCB lifted off the fines and instead awarded the players the fined amount back into their accounts.

However, the team's recent early exit from the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has reignited discussions about discipline and performance. The PCB is now under pressure to address these issues comprehensively to ensure that the team's on-field success is complemented by off field discipline.