Naseem Shah

Naseem Shah is a Pakistani fast bowler currently under contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He is newsworthy due to recent disciplinary action taken against him by the PCB. Shah criticized a politician, specifically Punjab's chief minister Maryam Nawaz, for attending the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore, especially given the economic crisis and the fact that the game was being played behind closed doors, barring fans. This criticism was voiced via a social media post. As a result, the PCB has fined Shah 20 million Pakistani rupees (approximately $71,488) for breaching clauses in his central contract and violating social media guidelines. This incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding political figures' involvement in sporting events in Pakistan and the potential consequences for cricketers who publicly express dissenting opinions.