PCB has imposed a fine of PKR 50 lakh on each player after their exit from the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup. The team could not reach the semi-finals under the captaincy of Salman Ali Aga. Questions are also being raised on senior players.
PCB Action on Pakistan Cricket Team: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken very strict steps in view of the poor performance of the Pakistan team in the ICC T20 World Cup. The PCB has decided to impose heavy fines on the players after the tournament was eliminated from the Super-8 stage. Let us tell you that Pakistan team was out of the World Cup even after defeating Sri Lanka in its last match.
Out of Super 8 under the captaincy of Salman Ali Aga
Let us tell you that Pakistan team reached Super 8 under the captaincy of Salman Ali Aga, but could not progress further after that. In the last match, Pakistan scored 212 runs and had to limit Sri Lanka below 147 runs, but it could not succeed. Sri Lanka lost the match by just 5 runs. Because of this, Pakistan’s net run rate could not improve and they could not overtake New Zealand. This was the fourth consecutive ICC tournament in which the Pakistan team failed to make it to the last four.
Every player of Pakistan fined Rs 50 lakh
In view of Pakistan’s poor performance in the World Cup, PCB has imposed a fine of 50 lakh Pakistani rupees on each player. According to the Express Tribune report, this decision was taken after the team was out of the tournament. However, the penalty process was initiated after the defeat to India in the group stage on 15 February.
Financial benefits will be linked to performance
The report quoted sources as saying that now the financial incentives given to players will directly depend on their performance. The team played the entire tournament in Sri Lanka, where the conditions were considered favorable for them. The board officials clearly told the players that now only good performance will bring financial benefits.
Tournament journey: How Pakistan’s hopes ended
- Pakistan defeated Namibia in the group stage and made it to the Super 8.
- Their first Super 8 match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.
- After the defeat to England, their semi-final hopes depended on the results of the other matches.
- England’s win over New Zealand gave Pakistan some hope, but a close win against Sri Lanka did not improve their net run rate much. Ultimately New Zealand reached the semi-finals and Pakistan’s journey ended here.
Questions raised on senior players
Former captain Babar Azam, current captain Salman Ali Aga and senior players Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz are being heavily criticized. There is news that after returning home, Salman Ali Aga may leave the captaincy, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.