The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued new guidelines for all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises following a breach of security protocol at the team hotel here, making it clear that any further breach will not be tolerated.
Soon after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, who plays for Lahore Qalandars, posted on social media that he was grateful to the board for allowing him to meet his family members at the team hotel, the PCB sent an email to all eight franchises and other officials.
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The PCB has told franchises in an email that no player or official can meet family members at the team hotel without first obtaining permission from the board at least 24 hours in advance, according to reliable sources.
“The board has made it clear that anyone who wants to meet family members at the hotel must seek permission 24 hours before the intended visit of family members,” said a source close to the PCB.
He said the board further clarified that they will try to arrange a suitable place for the player(s) to meet their family members at the team hotel.
“The committee has also made it clear that only the player’s wife, parents, brother and sister are allowed to enter the player’s room, even after receiving permission from the board 24 hours in advance,” the source added.
He said senior police officials have taken a serious view of the breach of security protocol by the Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar last Saturday night when four guests were found in his room late at night.
“Police officials told the board that unless all franchises strictly follow security protocols, it will not be possible for them to provide a safe and secure environment at the team hotel for all players and officials.”
The PCB’s security manager and anti-corruption chief is also learned to have conveyed his concerns about the breach to PSL CEO Salman Naseer.
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01 April 2026 22:56 IST
