Pakistani cricketers fined for breaching code of conduct in major tours

ISLAMABAD: Eight Pakistani cricketers have been fined a cumulative Rs3 million for breaching the code of conduct during the Test series against England in October and Pakistan’s tour of Australia in November.

All-rounder Aamir Jamal faced the steepest penalty, amounting to Rs1.3 million, after he appeared for an interview during the first Test against England wearing a cap with the number ‘804’—a reference to former Prime Minister and cricketing icon Imran Khan’s prisoner ID number. Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, remains a highly influential figure in Pakistan.

In addition, three players were fined Rs500,000 each for arriving late at the team hotel during the November white-ball series in Australia. This incident further compounded the disciplinary challenges facing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Four more players, including Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Abbas Afridi, were penalised for breaking curfew during the team’s white-ball series in South Africa.

The PCB stressed that these fines are part of internal disciplinary measures aimed at maintaining player integrity and protecting their reputations.

These actions come in the wake of Pakistan’s disappointing performance at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. As the defending champions, Pakistan failed to win a single match, crashing out of the tournament after losses to New Zealand and India. Their final group match against Bangladesh was washed out, sealing their early exit.

Amid heightened scrutiny and increasing pressure from fans and the media, the PCB is clearly taking a tougher stance on player conduct, signalling that professionalism and discipline are more crucial than ever.

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