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Mohammad Amir blasts PCB over T20 fines, tells Mohsin Naqvi to ‘stop scapegoating players’

Sports DeskLast Updated: 03 March 2026, 02:48 PM ISTShare Mohammad Amir criticises PCB fines after T20 exit, demands accountability from selectors. Pakistan team players stand for the national anthem before the start of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan | File photo: AFPFormer Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for penalising players after the national side’s Super 8 exit at the 2026 T20 World Cup, urging chairman Mohsin Naqvi to refrain from making cricketers the sole targets of blame. Media reports stated that the PCB imposed a fine of PKR 50 lakh on members of the squad following their disappointing campaign in the ICC event.

Mohammad Amir blasts PCB over T20 fines, tells Mohsin Naqvi to ‘stop scapegoating players’

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Key Highlights

  • The fine was not linked to any breach of discipline but was instead tied to the team’s failure to meet performance expectations.
  • Players were reportedly told after their 61-run loss to India in the group stage that the penalty would be withdrawn if they progressed to the semi-finals.
  • Pakistan went on to defeat Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 fixture.
  • However, the winning margin was not enough to overtake New Zealand on net run rate, resulting in their elimination.
  • Appearing on a Pakistani television program Haarna Mana Hai, Amir questioned the PCB’s approach and warned against “scapegoating” players.
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  1. Mohammad Amir blasts PCB over T20 fines, tells Mohsin Naqvi to ‘stop scapegoating players’

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