Lahore Qalandars has fined captain Shaheen Shah Afridi Rs1 million after a security breach at the team hotel, officials confirmed on Monday.

 

The franchise conducted an internal investigation and found that the incident resulted from a misunderstanding, not a deliberate violation.

 

In a statement, the Qalandars said, “The action against Shaheen has been taken in the spirit of accountability and discipline.”

 

They informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after completing the inquiry and said some earlier accounts had presented the situation inaccurately.

 

Officials said Shaheen allowed guests of teammate Sikandar Raza into the players’ room despite security staff refusing permission.

 

The franchise stressed that it respected all security protocols and handled the matter internally.

 

The incident took place on March 28, 2026, at the team hotel where all PSL sides stay under strict security arrangements.

 

According to those reports, a request first came through the Lahore Qalandars liaison officer for permission to allow four relatives of Raza to visit his room, but officials rejected it under security protocols. The same request later reached PCB security through team management, which also received a refusal.

 

Despite repeated denial, Shaheen and Raza reportedly escorted the visitors into the room, where they stayed for over two hours, leading to concerns over breach of protocol.

 

The franchise stressed that it respected all security protocols and handled the matter internally.