LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs5 million on each member of the national squad following Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The decision comes after a campaign in which Pakistan failed to progress beyond the Super 8 stage, despite entering the tournament with high expectations.

Pakistan narrowly avoided defeat against the Netherlands in their opening match before securing a win over the United States. Hopes were high for stronger performances in Sri Lankan conditions, particularly given the team’s experience against spin bowling.

However, Pakistan struggled to maintain consistency. After defeating Namibia, the team qualified for the Super 8 stage. Their match against New Zealand was washed out due to rain, while a subsequent defeat to England dented their semi-final chances.

Although Pakistan recorded a win against Sri Lanka, the victory was not enough to significantly improve their net run rate. With England defeating New Zealand earlier, Pakistan’s qualification scenario briefly reopened, but New Zealand ultimately advanced to the semi-finals based on net run rate.

The early elimination has led to financial penalties for the players, as the PCB moves to address the team’s underwhelming performance in the tournament.