The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put all of their weight behind the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Amid rumours suggesting that the Pakistani government could enforce a 2-day lockdown due to the fuel shortage in the nation, two high-profile players of the Lahore Qalandars have been caught violating the security protocols put in place by the PCB.
PSL security protocols breached
According to TechJuice, Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and their star all-rounder Sikandar Raza allowed 4 friends to stay in their team hotel rooms for over 2 hours. Disregarding the hotel safety and player isolation requirements.
In PSL 11, Lahore Qalandars players violated the PCB security protocol. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi and Sikandar Raza ignored the instructions of the security staff and allowed four of their friends to stay in their room for nearly two and a half hours. Due to this… pic.twitter.com/T4L3TL757s
— Talha Nawaz (@TalhaDigital007) March 29, 2026Keeping safety and security in mind, strict protocols were placed with over 6,000 police personnel, AI-powered surveillance, and drones monitoring the players and venues. Due to serious threats from Pakistan, also in conflict with Afghanistan, the PSL 2026 has been restricted to just 2 venues, Lahore and Karachi. As of now, crowds aren’t allowed either. Special attention is being paid to teams, the hotels, and travel routes.
“We don’t know how long the current situation will persist, but hosting the PSL is essential. It is an international brand, and foreign players are involved. Everyone is eager for the PSL to go ahead,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had said while confirming the tournament will be held behind closed doors.
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Since Naqvi is a Pakistani government official himself, the Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control, the PCB has been allowed to organise the PSL 2026 despite the dire fuel shortage situation. However, such incidents might force the government’s hand.
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