Naseem Shah has come under fire from the Pakistan Cricket Board after a deleted social media post from his official X account criticized Punjab (province). Pakistan) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz During the opening game of Pakistan Super League.What was the event?The post, which quoted PCB’s update from the opener between Quetta Gladiators and Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore, read: “Why is she treated like a queen at Lord’s?” It was widely seen as a comment aimed at Maryam Nawaz’s high-profile arrival at the Gaddafi Stadium, where she was escorted by a large security convoy and later interacted with the players.The tweet was quickly deleted, with a follow-up message claiming the account had been hacked. However, according to Daily Star, this explanation did not convince PCB officials. Within a day, the board issued a show-cause notice to Naseem citing violation of his central contract and violation of media guidelines.The alleged offense is understood to be covered by a clause barring players from publicly criticizing board officials, sponsors or related bodies. Despite the disciplinary action, Naseem is available for selection and is likely to feature in his team’s next match.Conflict comes during a subjugation PSL The season, which began on March 26 under strict restrictions. After consultation with the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif And franchise stakeholders, the PCB, restricted the tournament to Lahore and Karachi, with matches held behind closed doors. Destinations in Peshawar, Multan, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad were dropped from the schedule to save fuel amid regional tensions linked to the Gulf conflict.Earlier, Pakistan-based militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar had issued a warning to overseas players, urging them to withdraw from the league.“The country’s current internal security and political landscape is volatile and fragile. In an environment where military operations and civil unrest dominate significant parts of the region, the safety of international players cannot be guaranteed.”The group added, “Given these dire circumstances, we strongly advise you to prioritize your personal safety and withdraw from the tournament immediately. The environment is currently not suitable for any peaceful sporting activity.”Despite the warnings and security concerns, the PSL has gone ahead as planned, with a number of foreign players including David Warner and Marence Leboschgen continuing to participate.
