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Amir, Afridi come down heavily on PCB over decision to fine players for poor T20 World Cup show: 'Petty mindset'

March 3, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to impose a financial penalty of PKR 50 lakhs on all members of the national team following their disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, where they failed to reach the semifinals for the fourth consecutive time. Former players Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir have publicly criticized this decision, labeling it as a reflection of a 'petty mindset' within the PCB.

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Credit: Shahid Afridi and Mohammed Amir have both criticised the decision to fine Pakistan players after their Super 8 exit at the T20 World Cup.

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PCB fined all members of the T20 World Cup squad PKR 50 lakhs.
Pakistan was eliminated in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.
This marks the fourth consecutive ICC tournament where Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals.
Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir have condemned the PCB's decision as narrow-minded.

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Amir, Afridi come down heavily on PCB over decision to fine players for poor T20 World Cup show: 'Petty mindset'

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