Pakistan Cricketer Deletes Post Questioning Maryam Nawaz's 'Queen'-Like Treatment During PSL, Claims Account Hacked

Last Updated:March 27, 2026, 09:09 IST

A Pakistani cricketer allegedly questioned the treatment given to Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz during the opening match of the PSL 2026 on Thursday.

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah reportedly questioned the treatment the Pakistan Super League (PSL) extended to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif during the season-opening clash between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen on Thursday. He shared his reservations on X (formerly Twitter), and the post quickly drew widespread attention. It was soon deleted, followed by a clarification that his account had been “hacked."

According to Geo Super, Shah quoted a clip of Maryam being greeted by PSL officials at Gaddafi Stadium and wrote, “Why is she being treat (sic) like the queen at Lords?"

The post was removed shortly after, with Shah stating that his account had been compromised. “This account of Naseem was recently hacked but now recovered successfully," he wrote, indicating that the earlier comment did not reflect his personal views.

Shah, a right-arm fast bowler, has been signed by Rawalpindi Pindiz for PSL 2026, with the franchise set to begin its campaign against Peshawar Zalmi on Saturday.

Matches in the PSL season, which began yesterday, are being held at just two venues and behind closed doors due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently said, “The Prime Minister requested all of Pakistan to restrict their movements because of the fuel crisis. We closed schools, instituted work from home, and increased the number of Eid holidays. We don’t know how long this war will last.

“Given the situation, and after discussions with our security agencies, we decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule. However, we cannot ask people to restrict their movements and then have 30,000 people in stadiums every day. As long as this crisis continues, matches will be held without crowds. This was a difficult decision, but it needed to be made. The opening ceremony will also be cancelled."

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