T20 World Cup: PCB fines players after horror show

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, all of Pakistan’s squad members from the T20 World Cup have been slapped with a fine of PKR 5 million (US$ 18,000 approx) each by the Pakistan Cricket Board following their underwhelming campaign. Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament following the Super Eight stage, missing out on the semi-finals of an International Cricket Council men’s event for the fourth successive time – the first such occasion in Pakistan’s history.

The PCB has come down hard on players in the past, though sanctions have generally been framed as disciplinary. While the fines will be levied on all the cricketers, Pakistan did have players in their ranks who enjoyed individual success at the tournament. Sahibzada Farhan broke the record for most runs at a T20 World Cup, and became the only player to score two centuries at the same event.

“PCB has fined cricketers 5 million each for their performance in the World Cup. In fact the decision was made right after the defeat against India. Officials have made it clear to the players that enough leniency has been shown. From now financial benefits will come only with performance,” a local media outlet also reported. However, it was also mentioned that no such fine clause exists in the contracts issued to the players.