{"id":761,"date":"2026-04-06T17:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/naseem-shah-sidelined-from-psl-again-after-fitness-worries-and-fine"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:03:45","slug":"naseem-shah-sidelined-from-psl-again-after-fitness-worries-and-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/naseem-shah-sidelined-from-psl-again-after-fitness-worries-and-fine","title":{"rendered":"Naseem Shah Sidelined From PSL Again After Fitness Worries and Fine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Naseem Shah\u2019s recent run of headlines in Pakistan cricket has been shaped by two recurring themes: disciplinary trouble and fitness concerns. The fast bowler first drew a major fine for remarks made on social media about a politician, narrowly avoiding a ban, and he now faces fresh scrutiny after being ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to ongoing fitness worries.<\/p>\n<h2>Pakistan Cricket Board set for action<\/h2>\n<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly not pleased with how matters have developed beyond the behavioural angle. In addition to his conduct, the board is expected to take up his fitness issues as well, with Naseem likely to undergo further steps under the PCB\u2019s process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Naseem Shah is expected to face PCB action related to both fitness concerns and his conduct.<\/li>\n<li>He will be required to complete an extensive rehabilitation programme, overseen by the board\u2019s medical panel.<\/li>\n<li>A medical assessment is planned with the medical panel led by Dr Javed Mughal in the coming days.<\/li>\n<li>The selection committee is also understood to be unhappy with how often Naseem\u2019s fitness has become an issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The fine after social media comments<\/h2>\n<p>Before the latest fitness-related developments, Naseem was fined what is believed to be the biggest punishment in Pakistan cricket history. The penalty was imposed after he criticised Punjab\u2019s chief minister, Maryam Nawaz, in a tweet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Penalty amount: PKR 20 million (about USD 72,000).<\/li>\n<li>Reason: comments directed at Punjab\u2019s chief minister, Maryam Nawaz, posted on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Context: the case was serious enough that a ban was narrowly avoided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fitness concerns linked to a side strain<\/h2>\n<p>Fresh questions around his condition have continued to build, with his latest absence traced to an injury sustained during a domestic match. The bowler suffered a side strain during Rawalpindi\u2019s game against Karachi Kings on Thursday, and he missed the team\u2019s subsequent fixture\u2014an absence that has further raised concerns about his readiness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Naseem suffered a side strain during Rawalpindi\u2019s match versus Karachi Kings on Thursday.<\/li>\n<li>He missed the team\u2019s last match after the injury, prompting renewed doubts over fitness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Career impact and prior fitness setbacks<\/h3>\n<p>Off-field attention and repeated physical setbacks have also been cited as factors that have disrupted his progress. Reports have highlighted that his rise has been \u201cstunted\u201d by behaviour away from the cricket field, including heavy focus on advertisements and podcasts. Fitness issues have also cost him major opportunities, including the 2023 ODI World Cup.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concerns have been raised about off-field behaviour, including excessive attention to advertisements and podcasts.<\/li>\n<li>He missed the 2023 ODI World Cup due to fitness problems.<\/li>\n<li>Those fitness-related absences are described as blemishes on his record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Earlier injuries and contract demotion<\/h2>\n<p>Fitness issues have not been limited to the most recent injury. Naseem has previously been sidelined after an injury during Pakistan\u2019s disappointing 2026 T20 World Cup campaign, and he was later ruled out of the tour of Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>He was injured during Pakistan\u2019s disappointing 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.<\/li>\n<li>After that injury, he was ruled out of the tour of Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<li>Last year, he was demoted to the \u2018C\u2019 category in Pakistan\u2019s central contracts list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naseem Shah\u2019s recent run of headlines in Pakistan cricket has been shaped by two recurring themes: disciplinary trouble and fitness concerns. 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