Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board has opened an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports alleging misconduct involving members of the national cricket team during the recent West Indies series.
According to reports, 10 Pakistan players have been fined over alleged visits to bars or clubs during the series. Nine players are reportedly facing fines of $800 each, while one player has been handed a penalty exceeding that amount.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was reportedly not among those fined.
However, the PCB has not publicly confirmed the names of the players involved or the reported amounts of the penalties.
The board said it was examining reports related to the conduct and discipline of players following their circulation in the media.
In a statement shared by PCB communications official Amir Mir, the board said the matter was being handled through its established disciplinary procedures and that all individuals involved would be considered as part of the process.
The PCB also urged the public and stakeholders to avoid treating unverified reports as established facts while the inquiry remains underway.
The PCB said some claims circulating on social media and other platforms originated from what it described as hostile external sources and should not be considered credible without verification.
The board declined to provide further details while its internal review continues and advised stakeholders to rely on official PCB announcements for confirmed information.
The reported fines have nevertheless triggered renewed attention on player conduct and discipline within the Pakistan team.
For now, the reported penalties remain separate from any formally disclosed PCB disciplinary findings. The board’s ongoing inquiry is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegations and determine whether any players breached its regulations.
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