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A Pakistani cricketer allegedly questioned the therapy given to Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in the course of the opening match of the PSL 2026 on Thursday.
Maryam Nawaz Shaif (middle) forward of the PSL 2026 opening match. (Screengrab/X)
Pakistan quick bowler Naseem Shah reportedly questioned the therapy the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) prolonged to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the course of the season-opening conflict between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen on Thursday. He shared his reservations on X (previously Twitter), and the put up rapidly drew widespread consideration. It was quickly deleted, adopted by a clarification that his account had been “hacked.”
Based on Geo Tremendous, Shah quoted a clip of Maryam being greeted by PSL officers at Gaddafi Stadium and wrote, “Why is she being deal with (sic) just like the queen at Lords?”
The put up was eliminated shortly after, with Shah stating that his account had been compromised. “This account of Naseem was not too long ago hacked however now recovered efficiently,” he wrote, indicating that the sooner remark didn’t replicate his private views.
Shah, a right-arm quick bowler, has been signed by Rawalpindi Pindiz for PSL 2026, with the franchise set to start its marketing campaign towards Peshawar Zalmi on Saturday.
Matches within the PSL season, which started yesterday, are being held at simply two venues and behind closed doorways because of the ongoing West Asia disaster.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi not too long ago stated, “The Prime Minister requested all of Pakistan to limit their actions due to the gas disaster. We closed faculties, instituted earn a living from home, and elevated the variety of Eid holidays. We don’t understand how lengthy this conflict will final.
“Given the scenario, and after discussions with our safety businesses, we determined that the PSL would proceed as per the unique schedule. Nevertheless, we can’t ask individuals to limit their actions after which have 30,000 individuals in stadiums every single day. So long as this disaster continues, matches shall be held with out crowds. This was a tough resolution, nevertheless it wanted to be made. The opening ceremony may even be cancelled.”
March 27, 2026, 09:09 IST
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