Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah has issued a public apology after a recent post from his social media account sparked concern. He clarified that the content was shared by his management team and did not reflect his personal views.
In his statement, Naseem Shah explained that the recent post on his account was made by his management team. He emphasized that the content does not represent his personal opinions, distancing himself from the message shared earlier.
Despite the clarification, Naseem Shah said he takes full responsibility for everything posted on his platform. He acknowledged the importance of accountability and admitted that the incident highlighted the need for better control over his official accounts.
A recent post from my account was made by my management team and does not reflect my views.
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) March 30, 2026
I take full responsibility for my platform and have implemented the necessary changes to ensure this does not happen again.
I sincerely apologise to everyone affected by this misuse of…
Steps taken to prevent future misuse
The fast bowler also confirmed that he has implemented necessary changes to ensure such incidents do not happen again. These steps are aimed at strengthening oversight and preventing any misuse of his platform in the future.
Naseem Shah extended a sincere apology to everyone affected by the post. He said he regrets the misuse of his platform and expressed commitment to maintaining trust with his followers going forward.
Earlier on Monday evening, the Pakistan Cricket Board found the fast bowler guilty of violating multiple clauses of his central contract and imposed a fine of Rs20 million following a controversial post on X.
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The action was taken following a controversial social media post, which prompted the board to issue a show-cause notice to the player on March 27. A three-member disciplinary committee later conducted a formal hearing before reaching its decision.
In addition to penalizing Naseem Shah, the PCB has also blacklisted his social media advisor, barring them from working with any player in the future. The board stated that the advisor’s role in the matter was deemed inappropriate and against professional standards.
According to the PCB, Naseem Shah’s actions breached contractual obligations, raising concerns over professionalism and discipline. The board reiterated its commitment to maintaining high professional standards and safeguarding the integrity of the game, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against any violations.
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