LAHORE (HRNW): Taking unprecedented disciplinary action following a dismal performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a massive financial penalty on the national squad. According to reliable sources, the board has fined every member of the team PKR 5 million each as a direct consequence of their failure to meet performance expectations during the tournament.
The decision was reportedly finalized immediately after Pakistan’s high-profile defeat against arch-rivals India. PCB officials have sent a clear and stern message to the players: the era of “unconditional favoritism” has come to an end. The board clarified that future financial rewards and lucrative central contracts will now be strictly tied to on-field results. Authorities emphasized that while excellence will be rewarded, lackluster performances will be met with strict accountability and financial repercussions. This move has been largely welcomed by cricket enthusiasts and former players who have been calling for structural reforms and greater accountability within the national team.
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