India, March 28 -- The matter surrounding Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah escalated after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a show-cause notice, accusing him of "violating the terms of his central contract". According to ESPNcricinfo, the entire matter pertains to the 23-year-old, who appears to be criticising the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz. The pacer, who will be representing the Rawalpindi Pindiz in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 edition, appeared to take aim at Nawaz ahead of the opening game of the T20 tournament on Thursday.

The PSL 2026 is being played behind closed doors due to the Strait of Hormuz closure and the West Asia crisis. However, several dignitaries were spotted at the Gaddafi Stadium for the tourname...