The Pakistan Cricket Board has warned centrally contracted players that they must not post on social media without prior approval from its media department, sources told Geo News.
According to the board’s directives, the PCB issued a strict advisory to centrally contracted players regarding their contractual obligations, particularly their conduct on social media.
The move follows heightened scrutiny after the PCB imposed a Rs20 million fine on national fast bowler Naseem Shah. The 23-year-old pacer was penalised for a tweet regarding Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Sources privy to the development said that players have been directed to strictly adhere to clauses outlined in their central contracts, including the board’s social media policy.
Additionally, players’ managers have also been reminded of the relevant social media guidelines. “Political posts will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” the sources added, citing the PCB’s warning.
