{"id":231229,"date":"2026-03-02T15:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/pcb-punishes-pakistan-stars-babar-azam-shaheen-afridi-fined-pkr-5-million-after-t20-world-cup-exit\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:28:59","slug":"pcb-punishes-pakistan-stars-babar-azam-shaheen-afridi-fined-pkr-5-million-after-t20-world-cup-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/pcb-punishes-pakistan-stars-babar-azam-shaheen-afridi-fined-pkr-5-million-after-t20-world-cup-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"PCB Punishes Pakistan Stars! Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Fined PKR 5 Million After T20 World Cup Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:842,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1356}\">As per the reports, several senior players, including Babar Azam, Shahen Shah Afridi and captain Salman Ali Agha, have been fined PKR 5 Million (Rs. 16.28 Lakh) each after the team failed to qualify for the semi-finals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1355}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:842,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1356}\">The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken strict action against its players after Pakistan\u2019s disappointing performance in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026. As per the reports, several senior players, including Babar Azam, Shahen Shah Afridi and captain Salman Ali Agha, have been fined PKR 5 Million (Rs. 16.28 Lakh) each after the team failed to qualify for the semi-finals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:88,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1429}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:89,&quot;w&quot;:836,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1430}\">Pakistan started the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with high expectations. However, the team failed to perform well in crucial matches and was eliminated in the Super 8 stage. Pakistan were able to win only one match in the Super 8 round and failed to qualify for the semi-finals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1503}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:163,&quot;w&quot;:845,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1504}\">Pakistan had an excellent opportunity to get a ticket for the semi-final as they had to defeat Sri Lanka in their last Super 8 match by more than 65+ runs. Pakistan batted first and played exceptional cricket, putting a massive 212 runs on the scoreboard. But they failed to stop Sri Lanka, and somehow, they made 207 runs in 20 overs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:236,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1577}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:237,&quot;w&quot;:838,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1578}\">Both Pakistan and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzc.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand<\/a> had three points, but New Zealand had a net run rate of +1.390, which was far better than Pakistan, as they had a negative NRR. Therefore, despite winning the match, Pakistan fell short with the net run rate and failed to get into the semi-final spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:313,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1654}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:591,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1652}\">PCB Takes Strict Action After Poor World Cup Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:350,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1691}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:352,&quot;w&quot;:844,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1693}\">The PCB has decided to impose heavy fines on players after Pakistan\u2019s poor performance in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026. As per the media reports, the board believes that players are rewarded for good performances, so they should also face consequences for poor performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:424,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:40,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1765}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:426,&quot;w&quot;:831,&quot;h&quot;:36,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1767}\">As per the report, each centrally contracted player who was part of Pakistan&#8217;s T20 World Cup squad has been fined PKR 5 Million (Rs. 16.8 Lakh).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:482,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1823}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:479,&quot;w&quot;:389,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1820}\">Salman Ali Agha\u2019s Captaincy in Danger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:519,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:60,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1860}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:521,&quot;w&quot;:828,&quot;h&quot;:56,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1862}\">Pakistan T20 Team captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espncricinfo.com\/cricketers\/salman-agha-623977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salman Ali Agha<\/a> failed to deliver a good performance both as skipper and player in the last few ICC tournaments. Salman Agha scored only 60 runs in six matches, which is quite a bad performance for the top-order batter, especially in the ICC tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:593,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:40,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}\"><span bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:595,&quot;w&quot;:799,&quot;h&quot;:36,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}\">After Pakistan\u2019s disappointing performance and exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha would take some time before making any decision about his captaincy, but reports suggest that PCB is likely to announce a new captain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:647,&quot;w&quot;:846,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1988}\"><strong bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:649,&quot;w&quot;:782,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:289,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1990}\">You May Like This: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icccricketschedule.com\/afghanistan-tour-of-india-2026-full-test-odi-schedule-dates-match-timing-venues-revealed\/\" bis_size=\"{&quot;x&quot;:137,&quot;y&quot;:649,&quot;w&quot;:653,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:418,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1990}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afghanistan Tour of India 2026: Full Test &amp; ODI Schedule, Dates, Match Timing &amp; Venues Revealed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>  <!-- In-Content Ad -->  <!-- Twitter Embed Section (from twitter_link field) -->  <!-- FAQ Section (with FAQ Schema) -->   <!-- Tags \/ Discover More - Moved above Author Box -->  <!-- Author Box - E-E-A-T Section --> <\/p>\n<section class=\"author-box astro-qib6gt2h\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<div class=\"author-box-inner astro-qib6gt2h\"> <!-- Author Avatar --> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icccricketschedule.com\/author\/amit-patel\/\" class=\"author-avatar-link astro-qib6gt2h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <!-- Author Info --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"author-details astro-qib6gt2h\">  <!-- Credentials Badges --> <\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"credential-badge astro-qib6gt2h\"> <strong class=\"astro-qib6gt2h\">10+<\/strong> Articles<br \/>\n<\/span> <span class=\"credential-badge astro-qib6gt2h\"> <strong class=\"astro-qib6gt2h\">6+<\/strong> Years Writing<br \/>\n<\/span> <span class=\"credential-badge astro-qib6gt2h\"><br \/>\nSince <strong class=\"astro-qib6gt2h\">2020<\/strong> <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- Expertise Tags --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"author-expertise astro-qib6gt2h\"> <span class=\"expertise-label astro-qib6gt2h\">Expertise:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"expertise-tag astro-qib6gt2h\">Cricket News<\/span><span class=\"expertise-tag astro-qib6gt2h\">Match Analysis<\/span><span class=\"expertise-tag astro-qib6gt2h\">Player Updates<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- Bio --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"author-bio astro-qib6gt2h\" itemprop=\"description\">Amit Patel is team of experienced Author, Editor and News media management.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- Social Links -->  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- More Stories - Visible on both Desktop and Mobile -->   <!-- Google News Button --> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKML2YkQsw3tK-Aw?hl=en-IN&amp;gl=IN&amp;ceid=IN:en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow us on Google News\" class=\"googleNewsDiv no-underline\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"googlenewsimg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icccricketschedule.com\/images\/google-news-img.webp\" width=\"120\" height=\"40\" alt=\"Google News\" loading=\"eager\"\/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icccricketschedule.com\/pcb-punishes-pakistan-stars-babar-azam-shaheen-afridi-fined-pkr-5-million-after-t20-world-cup-exit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As per the reports, several senior players, including Babar Azam, Shahen Shah Afridi and captain Salman Ali Agha, have been fined PKR 5 Million (Rs. 16.28 Lakh) each after the team failed to qualify for the semi-finals. 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