Pak vs Aus: PCB decides to impose $500 fine on 'ill-disciplined' cricketers

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to enforce strict discipline among the cricketers and fine those found 'sleeping' in the dressing room during the ongoing Test series against Australia, sources told Geo News.

The decision to keep a close eye on players not playing the match came after it was revealed that some players were found sleeping in the dressing room, the sources aware of the development shared.

"The players have been warned and informed about the development. It is done on the instructions of Team Director Mohammad Hafeez."

Any player found violating the code of conduct will be fined $500, the sources said, adding that it will take time to change old habits.

According to the sources, the players used to sleep in the dressing room during the previous management who have now been communicated that it won’t be allowed any further.

Pakistan are currently playing the second Test of the three-match series in Melbourne. Green Shirts lost the first match in Perth while the third Test will be played in Sydney from January 3.

It is important to note that Hafeez has replaced Mickey Arthur as team director following the World Cup 2023 shake-up which saw the whole management removed by the PCB Management Committee headed by Zaka Ashraf.

The support staff including batting and bowling coaches have also been changed by the board.