The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fined each player 50 lakh rupees following their disappointing performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, emphasizing accountability for repeated tournament failures.
Officials informed players that leniency was over and rewards would depend on performance, making clear there would be no tolerance for poor results, including the loss to India.
Pakistan narrowly avoided defeat against the Netherlands in their opener, then beat the United States, showing only limited improvement under early tournament pressures on their inexperienced squad.
Arriving in Sri Lanka familiar with local conditions and quality spin bowlers, the team was expected to perform against India, but again failed, repeating mistakes seen during the Asia Cup.
Pakistan defeated Namibia to secure a Super 8 stage berth, but weather disruptions ruined their match against New Zealand, followed by a heavy loss to England, putting semi-final qualification hopes in jeopardy.
England’s win over New Zealand briefly revived Pakistan’s hopes, but a narrow victory against Sri Lanka failed to improve their run rate, allowing New Zealand to reach the semi-finals.
The PCB voiced strong displeasure over the team’s performance and imposed fines following India’s loss, emphasizing that poor results lead to financial penalties for all players.
Currently, Pakistan cricketers earn annual salaries in crore rupees, with A-category players receiving 45 lakh rupees per month alongside an ICC share of 20 lakh 70 thousand rupees.
B-category players earn 30 lakh rupees monthly with an ICC share of 15 lakh 52 thousand 500 rupees, giving all athletes financial incentives linked to performance and team success.
