New Delhi, March 3 -- Pakistan's disappointing run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked fresh controversy, with reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a PKR 50 lakh fine on every squad member for poor performance. Former captain Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the move, labelling it ineffective and demanding harsher measures instead.

Pakistan endured yet another early exit from a major ICC event, failing to reach the semifinals for the fourth consecutive time. The team advanced to the Super 8 stage but stumbled after a washout against New Zealand and a loss to England. Despite a win over Sri Lanka in their final group match, the victory margin was too narrow to overtake New Zealand's net run rate, lead...