Naseem Shah slapped with PKR 20 million fine over controversial tweet about Pakistan politician Maryam Nawaz

Naseem landed himself in hot water with a 'queen' jibe at Maryam.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (March 30) announced a fine of PKR 20 million on national fast bowler Naseem Shah following a disciplinary hearing regarding a controversial tweet about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Naseem landed himself in hot water with a 'queen' jibe at Maryam, who was the guest of honour during the opening night of the PSL 2026.

Ahead of the match between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen on March 26, 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.

The PCB, however, was not convinced by the explanation and it’s three-member Disciplinary Committee found that Naseem violated his central contract clauses and the board’s social media guidelines, which prohibit public criticism of officials or political commentary.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the outcomes of disciplinary committee proceedings pertaining to breaches of various clauses of Naseem Shah's Central Contract and the PCB Social Media Guidelines," PCB said in a statement.

"The PCB had issued a show cause notice dated 27th March 2026 outlining the violations and sought a response [from] Naseem.

"A personal hearing was then held by a three member Disciplinary Committee on 30th March 2025 after Naseem Shah's reply had been received and reviewed."

Despite issuing an unconditional apology and terminating his social media adviser, Naseem Shah was slapped with a fine of PKR 2 crore. The PCB has also blacklisted the social media adviser responsible for the controversial tweet, prohibiting him from working with other national players in the future.

"Whilst noting the unconditional apology tendered, Naseem is found to have breached various clauses of his Central Contract and a fine of PKR 2 crores has been imposed," the PCB's statement read.

"It was noted that Naseem Shah's social media adviser has already been terminated by Naseem and shall be blacklisted by the PCB from associating with any player falling under the PCB's jurisdiction.

"The PCB remains committed to upholding professional standards, contractual obligations and the integrity of the game."

Despite the disciplinary action, Naseem Shah will continue to feature in the PSL 2026 season for his franchise, Rawalpindi Pindiz.