Pakistan’s Naseem Shah under fire after criticism of politician’s PSL visit

Pakistan’s Naseem Shah under fire for slamming politician’s presence at start of closed-doors PSL game in Lahore.The Pakistan-cricket-board" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="18477" data-entity-type="organization">Pakistan Cricket Board has attacked fast bowler Naseem Shah for criticising a politician’s presence at the start of the opening game of the Pakistan-super-league" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="25371" data-entity-type="organization">Pakistan Super League, which is being played behind closed doors.Fans are barred from attending games at the country’s premier domestic tournament, which was originally scheduled for six venues but now reduced to just two — Lahore and Karachi.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON disputelist 2 of 3Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Floridalist 3 of 3France calls IOC sex testing a ‘step backwards’ while Trump praises moveend of listThe Middle East conflict has resulted in exorbitant fuel hikes in the region, and Pakistan’s government is urging people to restrict travel and to work from home.Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz was invited to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, along with other dignitaries, and was introduced to officials of the eight franchises and players ahead of the opening game of the tournament between defending champion Lahore-qalandars" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="25372" data-entity-type="organization">Lahore Qalandars and first-timers Hyderabad Kingsmen.Shah commented on a tweet about the opening game by the PCB, with the bowler saying on X, “Why is she treated like the queen at Lord’s?” in an apparent reference to Nawaz’s presence at the stadium. He deleted the post soon afterwards and later said his account had originally been hacked.A view inside the Gaddafi Stadium, where the opening cricket match of the Pakistan-super-league" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="25371" data-entity-type="organization">Pakistan Super League between Lahore-qalandars" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="25372" data-entity-type="organization">Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen took place without spectators [KM Chaudary/AP]The PCB said in a statement that Shah had been issued a notice for violating the terms of his central contract as well as media policy and regulations.“The show-cause notice has been served in accordance with the PCB’s disciplinary framework,” the PCB said. “Naseem Shah is required to provide a response within the stipulated time. Upon receipt and review of his response, the PCB will decide on any further action in line with the regulations.”