KARACHI: Livid with the Pakistan team's early elimination from the T20 World Cup, the country's cricket board is contemplating financial penalties on the players for their below-par show. They beat Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight game but couldn't qualify for the semi-finals. The performance of the players, according to the source, has not only upset the PCB but also influential figures in the government. The Pakistan players also returned home quietly in small groups from Sri Lanka with captain, Salman Ali Agha and star batter Babar Azam along with some other players landing in Lahore last night. Players, who have central contracts, get monthly retainers plus match fees and win bonuses and shares in the Board's team sponsorship deals.

Source: Indian Express March 02, 2026 18:00 UTC