Mohsin Naqvi's PCB Takes Strict Action Against Pakistan Player (Source: AFP)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been seeing plenty of unwanted happenings lately in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), causing them a lot of trouble to protect their reputation in the global cricket landscape.
The Mohsin Naqvi-led board on Saturday said they have had enough, as they have no choice but to punish a player from Pakistan. And it was a player from Quetta Gladiators who had to pay the price.
PCB Punishes Jahandad Khan For Violating PSL Rules
Jahandad Khan, the 22-year-old all-rounder from Quetta Gladiators, is the latest victim who has been punished by the PCB. The PSL, in a media statement, confirmed that he had made a mistake and was thus fined 10 per cent of his match fees for Level 1 breach of the PSL rules and regulations.
“Jahandad was found to have violated the Article 2.5 of the HBL PSL Code of Conduct, which pertains to “Using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during a Match,” a PSL official statement read.
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Who Is Jahandad Khan?
Jahandad Khan previously played for Pakistan, having represented the country in eight T20Is. He made his international debut in November 2024, but unfortunately failed to live up to the lofty expectations.
In total, Jahandad picked up seven wickets in eight matches at an expensive economy rate of 11.72, and only made 29 runs with the bat.
Apart from playing internationals, Jahandad played 13 First-Class matches, 30 List A games, and 48 T20s.
Earlier, he used to represent Lahore Qalandars in the PSL before joining Quetta Gladiators.
Why Did PCB Fine Jahandad Khan?
Jahandad Khan was involved in an aggressive moment during Quetta Gladiators PSL 2026 match against RawalPINDIZ in Match 18 of the ongoing edition, which took place at National Stadium, Karachi.
There, he got the wicket of Saad Masood with a slower bouncer, which came during the 18th over of the innings. After that, Jahandad kept his finger on his lips to give him an angry send-off.
Moments later, Saad Masood and Jahandad Khan exchanged words as well.
On-field Umpires Sharafuddoula and Imran Jawed sent the charges against Jahandad Khan to Match Referee Roshan Mahanama, who accepted the sanction to impose a punishment.
Jahandad Khan's PSL Stats
Jahandad made his PSL debut in 2023/24, and has played 12 matches in Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. He has claimed 7 wickets so far, and made 109 runs in the competition.
Outside the PSL, Jahandad has played in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), playing for Rajshahi Warriors and Fortune Barishal. Across two stints in the competition, the left-arm pacer has scalped 10 wickets, averaging 20.80 at an economy rate of 8.21.
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