The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is nearing its end with only four teams remaining in the hunt of the ultimate prize. One of the most talked about teams at this edition of the World Cup have been Pakistan who couldn’t qualify for the semi-finals. The Falcons had to return home after a disappointing run of performances in the Super 8.
Pakistan’s elimination from the World Cup is being seen as a huge ‘embarrassment’ by the decision makers at the top of the Pakistan Cricket Board. As a result, the players will be fined Rs 16,00,000 each for not being able to qualify for the semi-final. Pakistan’s failure to qualify for the final four is considered to be a punishable offence and therefore they will be penalised.
As per a Pakistani news outlet, Express Tribune, the decision to fine the players was taken immediately after Pakistan’s shambolic defeat to India on 15 February, but the final call was taken after their elimination. As per reports, this decision has been taken by PCB’s chairman Mohsin Naqvi who has had enough of Pakistan’s failures at the highest stage.
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The PCB also believes that if the players are rewarded with bonuses and rewards after winning games, they should also pay the price through fines after such humiliating performances.
“Officials have clearly told the players that enough pampering has been done — from now on, financial benefits will only come with performances,” is the ideology adopted by the PCB as per a report from the Times of India.
Pakistan did go one step ahead in this edition of the T20 World in comparison to 2024, but it wasn’t enough given the amount of money the players are paid to perform. They began their campaign with a narrow win over the Netherlands and then a win over the USA before facing a crushing defeat to India. Their Super 8 opener against New Zealand was washed out and then they lost to England. They did defeat Sri Lanka in their final game, but couldn’t qualify because of a poor NRR.
