Naseem Shah receives show-cause notice from PCB over social media post during PSL 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to fast bowler Naseem Shah for violating the terms of his central contract and media guidelines.

The notice follows a controversial social media post by Naseem regarding Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. The post, which was later deleted, appeared to question the treatment of the Chief Minister.

In the post, Naseem also referred to her as a “queen.” He later stated that his account had been hacked. Despite this, the post drew significant public attention. The PCB confirmed in an official statement that disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the player.

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Why PCB issued notice to Naseem Shah after recent controversy

The controversy started from a post on Naseem Shah’s X account during the PSL opening match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The post showed a video of Maryam Nawaz arriving at the stadium and said: “Why is she treated like a queen at Lord’s?”

The post was quickly deleted. A follow-up message said that Naseem’s account had been hacked and later recovered. But this explanation did not stop the issue from growing.

The incident got more attention because it happened on a high-profile opening night with important guests, even though public attendance was limited earlier due to other reasons.

The PCB said that Naseem’s actions may have broken his contract and media rules, which do not allow players to publicly criticize officials, institutions, or stakeholders.

The board has been strict about player conduct recently, especially about public statements and political comments. The case will now continue based on Naseem’s explanation, and the board will decide any disciplinary action after that.

Fans react to PCB’s action against the pacer

Fans have reacted strongly to the PCB’s action against Naseem Shah. Many supported the board’s decision, saying players should be careful about public statements. Others felt the punishment was too harsh, especially since Naseem said his account was hacked. The debate has been widely discussed on social media, with fans expressing mixed opinions about the incident and the pacer’s future.