The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has already started, and there has been controversy that is revolving around defending champions Lahore Qalandars since last night. Now the franchise have fined Shaheen Shah Afridi INR 10 lakhs for violating security protocols. The team captain has been involved in some security breaches ahead of the game against the Karachi Kings.

According to a letter from the Punjab Police to PSL CEO Salman Naseer, Afridi and Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza were accused of “forcefully escorting” people to Raza’s room, which violated security regulations.

Sikandar Raza defended Shaheen Shah Afridi

The letter stated how, after PCB security personnel and then Qalandars owner Sameen Rana declined pleas to permit the visits, the pair ignored the refusals and escorted the visitors despite security staff resistance.

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However, Raza responded to claims of a security violation involving him and Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi during the Pakistan Super League. The allegations involved four “unauthorised” individuals getting access to the team’s hotel room.

Raza denied the allegations against Afridi, claiming that the four guests were close family members and long-time friends, and that Shaheen Shah Afridi was merely helping him by bringing them to his room at Raza’s request.

Shaheen Shah Afridi had no connection with the breaches

Raza also stated that he was with Shaheen Shah Afridi in the lift and that no aggressive escort occurred. He further mentioned that his visitors, some of whom he has known for 19 years, included his wife and children, whom he rarely sees due to their permanent presence in Pakistan.

Previously, sources within the Lahore Qalandars confirmed the visit’s basic details but denied any forced admission. The police letter, which was posted on social media, also stated that the guests stayed in the room for three hours, contradicting Raza’s assertion about a 40-minute visit.

Umar Farooq, media head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), reported to ESPNCricinfo that the board was aware of the situation involving the two players and was collaborating with the PSL on the issue.

Lahore Qalandars apologised to PSL

Lahore Qalandars provided a detailed statement to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The franchise acknowledged the significance of the situation, but claimed it was a misunderstanding rather than a purposeful violation of security rules.

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The Lahore Qalandars acknowledged the importance of security personnel in maintaining a safe atmosphere for players, officials, and fans. They expressed gratitude. The franchise apologised for the negative impact on the Lahore Qalandars’ and the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) reputation caused by the incident.

Lahore Qalandars and Shaheen Shah Afridi cannot stay away from the controversy, as during the match against Karachi Kings, Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman was caught tamoering the ball. Though he has denied the charges, there was a five-run penalty given to Karachi Kings, and the ball was also changed.

Fakhar Zaman might be handed a two-match ban. There have been two rounds of meetings following the incident. However, no actions have been taken place over the player.

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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office collection day 12 update

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MUMBAI: Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who quit the bank’s board on March 18, citing “incongruence” between his values and certain internal practices, has disputed managing director Sashidhar Jagdishan’s claim that action against staff over the sale of high-risk bonds to Gulf customers was unrelated to the boardroom dispute.In an interview to CNBC, Chakraborty said, “The incentive structures and the oversight of the management and the board should ensure that they are aligned with the interests of depositors, shareholders, and the public at large.”

‘Letter mentions larger governance issue’

Jagadishan, in an interview to TOI, had said that the action against employees over the AT-1 bond issue in the Gulf coincidentally took place at the same time as the boardroom dispute and had nothing to do with the chairman’s exit.HDFC Bank had responded to Chakraborty’s resignation letter by appointing law firms to look into the issues. “Appointing law firms is more of a compliance requirement; my letter mentions a larger governance issue,” said Chakraborty, indicating that the bank has not acted upon his letter.Expressing dissatisfaction over the action taken by the bank, he said, “Something went on for eight years, and suddenly we take action.”“If you are addressing concerns like a five-page post-audit report, why should those things arise in the first place? Who will ensure that it will never happen again? The rest otherwise becomes ticking the box. What I am saying is improve the thinking level and root your ethics and values. I find it strange that people are asking me to describe my concern on values and ethics,” he said.“We do not dig wells after the fire has taken place. There needs to be avoidance of risky practices. There has been share underperformance, low CASA, and a low-income ratio,” he added.Chakraborty denied there was any issue over the reappointment of Jagdishan. “The matter of Sashidhar Jagdishan’s reappointment had not even come to the board for us to look into performance or any issues; how could there be differences about something that had not even been discussed?” He also indicated that the issue of relationships had been overblown. “Personality issues have been overblown,” he said.The former chairman rejected suggestions that his letter had resulted in a loss of value for HDFC Bank. “I completely refute that there was value erosion on account of my resignation,” he said. He added that the sensex had declined due to the Iran conflict and disappointment over the Fed’s statement.Chakraborty said there were no insinuations in the letter. “I have only referred to what is in the public domain; if someone is using the word insinuation for my letter, they need to read the dictionary.” In the interview, the retired civil servant reiterated that he had resigned due to a lack of alignment on ethics and values.“Addressing underperformance is part of the duty of independent directors,” he said.“The benefits of the merger with parent HDFC, the biggest of its kind, are yet to fully fructify,” he added.