Lahore Qalandars have fined captain Shaheen Shah Afridi Rs1 million over a security breach involving the “unauthorised entry into the players’ room,” officials confirmed on Monday.
In a statement, the franchise said the matter was investigated internally and concluded to be a misunderstanding, not a deliberate violation. Lahore Qalandars added that they had formally informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after completing a full inquiry, noting that some reports had exaggerated or misrepresented the incident.
The franchise stressed that the action was taken in the spirit of accountability and discipline, reaffirming its commitment to all security protocols.
According to officials, Afridi had allowed guests of teammate Sikandar Raza into the players’ room at the team hotel despite security staff denying permission.
On the field, Shaheen-led Qalandars are currently second on the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 points table, with two points from two matches. They won their season opener against the Hyderabad Kingsmen on March 26 but suffered a four-wicket loss to Karachi Kings on Sunday.
During the Karachi game, the franchise received a five-run penalty over allegations of altering the ball’s condition. Additionally, Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman was charged with a Level 3 offence under Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel for allegedly breaching Article 41.3, which prohibits any action that changes the ball’s condition.
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