An unnamed Pakistani player has reportedly been fined for misbehaving with a female hotel staff member during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, according to a report by Telecom Asia Sport on Thursday.
The incident allegedly took place at the Golden Crown Hotel in Kandy before Pakistan’s final Super 8 match against hosts Sri Lanka. The report, citing team sources, said the player misbehaved with a female housekeeping staff member, prompting her to shout for help. Hotel staff intervened, and the matter was subsequently reported to Pakistan team manager Navaid Cheema.
According to the report, the hotel management initially sought strong action over the incident. However, Cheema apologised on behalf of the player and imposed a fine for the misconduct.
Despite defeating Sri Lanka by five runs in the match, Pakistan failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing out on net run rate. The team returned home in batches on Sunday and Monday following their elimination from the tournament.
The report added that the player could also be summoned by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) disciplinary committee, where further action may be considered.
Telecom Asia Sport also noted that Pakistani teams have faced misconduct-related controversies during overseas tours in the past. The report cited previous incidents involving players and support staff that had attracted disciplinary attention during international assignments.