Fine for Pakistani players: The troubles of the Pakistan cricket team, which failed to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, are not showing any signs of ending. On reaching home, the action taken by Pakistan Cricket Board against its players is very shocking. In fact, after being out of the World Cup, heavy fines have been imposed on all the players of the team.
According to media reports, after failing to qualify for the semi-finals, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly told the team that each player will be fined PKR 5 million (INR 16.2 lakh) for the team’s performance. This is something that has never been heard before. Because players try to give their best on the field and winning or losing is part of the game.
Let us tell you that Pakistan’s journey in T20 World Cup 2026 was nothing special. In the first match of the group stage, they narrowly lost against the Netherlands. After this India defeated them by 61 runs. But, by defeating USA and Namibia they were successful in reaching Super-8. Where the weather did not favor them and their match against New Zealand was cancelled.
Pakistan had to face defeat against England in the second match of Super-8. At the same time, against Sri Lanka they needed to win by more than 60 runs to reach the semi-finals. But, they won by 5 runs and New Zealand got the advantage of good net run rate. Whereas Pakistan had to return home.
