Ahmed Shehzad Blasts PCB Over Reports Of Imposing Fines On Non-Performing Players, Says 'Main De Deta Hoon 50 Lakh...'

T20 World Cup 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to release any official statement regarding reports of imposing fines on players for subpar performances during the T20 World Cup; however, they are already receiving backlash from fans and former players alike. Numerous former and current cricketers have voiced their concerns about the potential punishment, questioning what outcome the PCB expects if it proceeds with the fines.

In response to the allegations, Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has offered to cover the fines for the players—provided that the funds contribute to the team’s improvement.

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“Mein de deta hoon 50 lakh fine. Agar mulk theek ho raha hai ya cricket theek ho rahi hai khuda ki kasam, mein de deta hoon. Saare players ki jagah mein de deta hoon. Jitno ko bhi fine karna hai – mein de deta hoon (I’ll pay the PKR 50-lakh fine. If the country is improving or cricket is getting better because of it, I swear to God, I’ll pay it. I’ll pay on behalf of all the players. Fine whoever you want – I’ll pay it.)," Shehzad said on Haarna Mana Hai.

“Will cricket really improve because of this? Will the country get back on the right track? Do the things that will actually fix cricket. We’ve already told you everything you need to do. Instead of doing these petty things – like fining someone because the performance wasn’t good," he added.

Will You Keep Penalising Them?

Shehzad, who has featured in 13 Tests, 81 ODIs, and 59 T20Is in his career, stated that there is no point in putting over players who have limited ability in the game.

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“If someone deliberately underperformed, didn’t sleep at night, or didn’t follow the team plan, then it makes sense to fine them. But why fine them for losing? This is simply the level of ability these players have. How much will you keep penalising them for that? You’ll have to keep fining them again and again," he said.