Several Pakistan cricketers have been fined by the PCB for breaching team protocols and code of conduct. Aamir Jamal has been handed the biggest fine for allegedly displaying a political message during a Test match last year. The disciplinary action comes after recent controversies surrounding the team.
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Pakistan all-rounder Aamir Jamal has reportedly been handed a PKR 1.4 million (Rs 4.3 lakh) fine for violating the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) code of conduct, following his controversial act during a home Test match against England in October 2024. Jamal’s alleged offense was that he displayed the number ‘804’ on his Test cap while giving an interview following the end of the day’s play.
The gesture was interpreted as a political statement in support of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently serving a sentence in jail. Imran Khan is considered one of Pakistan’s greatest ever cricketers as he helped the country win their first and only Cricket World Cup title in 1992. Many modern-day players consider him a hero.
According to a report by Samaa TV, Jamal’s fine was the heaviest among multiple punishments issued by the PCB. The number ‘804’ is believed to represent Imran Khan’s prison badge number.
Aamir Jamal has been fined 14 lakh rupees for wearing a cap with the number 804. pic.twitter.com/Mtg6dYD41g
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) March 14, 2025
The PCB viewed Jamal’s act as a violation of its regulations, reinforcing its stance that players must stay away from political messaging on the field. His controversial move also reportedly cost him a place in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan were eventually knocked out of the tournament after losing two out of two games in the group-stage.
Jamal wasn’t the only player on the receiving end of disciplinary action. The PCB also fined several other cricketers for breaching team protocols:
Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, and Abdullah Shafique were each fined PKR 5,00,000 (Rs 1.5 lakh) for returning late during Pakistan’s tour of Australia last year. Sufiyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, and Usman Khan were penalised USD 200 (Rs 17,000 approx) each for failing to comply with team discipline during Pakistan’s tour of South Africa.
Meanwhile, Pakistan made a disappointing return to cricket as
they lost the first T20I against New Zealand by 9 wickets with 10 overs to spare. This after Pakistan suffered a humiliating group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, their first ICC event as hosts in 29 years. The PCB made a few changes to the squad following the poor show in the Champions Trophy but failed to yield desired result.