Karachi, March 2 The country's cricket board is considering financial penalties for the players after the Pakistan team's early elimination from the T20 World Cup.
A reliable source said that while reports of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deducting players' salaries were inaccurate, appropriate action is being considered in the wake of the team's exit from the Super Eight stage of the event co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
"No final decision has been taken yet. But yes, it is under consideration to financially penalize the players," he confirmed to
Pakistan failed to qualify for the semifinals and lost to strong teams like India and England, while their Super Eight match against New Zealand was washed out.
They beat Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight game but couldn't qualify for the semifinals.
According to the source, the performance of the players has not only upset the PCB but also influential figures in the government.
"The feeling is that enough is enough, and these players, despite so much support, let down the nation in major events," the source added.
The Pakistan players also returned home quietly in small groups from Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Ali Agha and star batter Babar Azam, along with some other players, arriving in Lahore last night.
Players with central contracts receive monthly retainers plus match fees and win bonuses, as well as shares in the Board's team sponsorship deals.
