Pakistan Fines Fast Bowler Naseem Shah Record Amount Over Controversial Tweet Criticizing Chief Minister
Summary
Pakistan Cricket Board has fined fast bowler Naseem Shah approximately US$72,000 over a controversial tweet criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the Pakistan Super League.
Key Points
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fined fast bowler Naseem Shah a record amount of approximately US$72,000 for a controversial tweet.
- The tweet criticized Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab, during the Pakistan Super League's opening match at Gaddafi Stadium.
- Naseem Shah claimed his account was hacked and apologized unconditionally, also firing his social media manager who was blacklisted by PCB.
- This fine is about 8 months' salary for Shah and is 16 times higher than a previous fine imposed on cricketer Aamer Jamal.
