The Pakistan Cricket Board has imposed fines of Rs5 million on each member of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad following what it described as an underwhelming campaign, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
The report said the penalties were not related to disciplinary breaches but were issued solely on the basis of the team’s on-field performance. The fines were reportedly imposed after Pakistan’s group-stage defeat to India, where the side suffered a 61-run loss.
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Players were informed that the penalties could have been waived had the team progressed to the tournament’s semi-finals. While the PCB has previously sanctioned players, such actions have typically been linked to disciplinary matters rather than performance alone, making the move unusual.
Pakistan was eliminated from the competition despite securing a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka national cricket team in a Super Eight match in Kandy. The team failed to register a win against any major side during the tournament.
Following the exit, captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, saying Pakistan had underperformed throughout the competition and citing poor decision-making under pressure as a key factor.
He added that he would avoid making any emotional decision regarding his future as captain.
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