Naseem has landed himself in big trouble despite deleting the controversial social media post.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to pacer Naseem Shah for allegedly breaching the terms of his central contract and media regulations.
The development comes just a day after Naseem took a 'queen' jibe at Pakistani politician Maryam Nawaz, who was the guest of honour during the opening night of the PSL 2026.
Ahead of the match between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen, Maryam was warmly welcomed by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who introduced her to the franchise owners participating in the tournament.
PCB shared the video of Naqvi greeting Maryam on social media platform X. The post seemed to have irked Naseem, who quoted it and asked: “Why is she being treat like the queen at Lords?” He quickly deleted the tweet and later claimed his account was hacked.
However, the PCB confirmed, in an official statement, that disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the fast bowler.
“Naseem Shah is required to provide a response within the stipulated time.”
“The PCB remains committed to upholding professional standards, contractual obligations, and the integrity of the game.”
The PCB release did not specifically mention the incident or the clauses that were violated by Naseem.
Despite the controversy, Naseem is expected to feature in the Rawalpindi Pindiz's upcoming match against Peshawar Zalmi on Saturday (Marc 28). However, it remains to be seen how the PCB handles the situation as it looks to reinforce its code of conduct.