March 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed fines totaling Rs3 million on eight cricketers for multiple breaches of the team’s code of conduct during recent international engagements. The penalties stem from incidents that occurred during Pakistan’s home Test series against England in October 2024, their white-ball tour of Australia in November 2024, and the ongoing series in South Africa.
All-rounder Aamir Jamal faced the heftiest fine of approximately Rs1.3 million for wearing a cap emblazoned with a political slogan during an interview following the first Test against England. The cap bore the number “804,” a reference to former Prime Minister and cricketing icon Imran Khan’s prisoner identification number. Khan, a national hero who led Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup title, is currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi. The PCB deemed Jamal’s action a violation of its strict no-politics policy during official engagements. Eight Pakistan Cricketers
Three other players were fined Rs500,000 each for tardiness during Pakistan’s white-ball tour of Australia in November 2024. The unnamed cricketers reportedly arrived late at the team hotel, breaching team discipline protocols. Meanwhile, four additional players—Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Abbas Afridi—were penalized for curfew violations during the ongoing white-ball series in South Africa. Each received a fine for failing to adhere to the team’s nighttime regulations.
The PCB emphasized that these disciplinary measures are being handled internally to safeguard the players’ reputations. “Such actions are part of maintaining team discipline and professionalism,” a PCB spokesperson stated, declining to elaborate further.
The fines coincide with a period of intense scrutiny for Pakistan cricket, following the team’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. As defending champions, Pakistan suffered an early exit from the tournament, losing to New Zealand and India in the group stage. Their final match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain, sealing their fate without a single victory.
The recent string of on-field failures and off-field controversies has raised questions about team cohesion and leadership within the squad. Fans and analysts alike are calling for greater accountability as Pakistan cricket navigates this challenging phase.
The PCB has yet to announce whether further actions will be taken or if the fined players will face additional repercussions ahead of their upcoming international fixtures. For now, the board appears focused on restoring discipline and rebuilding the team’s image on the global stage.
