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PSL 2026: Naseem Shah 'Abduction' Claims Go Viral After Maryam Nawaz Tweet; Here's What Really Happened
24htopnews | March 30, 2026 10:09 PM CST

The issue began during the PSL 2026 opening match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended the event. During the ceremony, she was introduced to franchise owners by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Lahore, March 30: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been at the centre of controversy during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Social media is abuzz with the reports of the young Rawalpindi Pindiz bowler being abducted by unknown assailants after a controversial social media post against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. There has been no official confirmation of such an incident, however, it is being widely shared on the internet.

The controversy began during the PSL 2026 opening match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended the event. During the ceremony, she was introduced to franchise owners by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Naseem Shah's Controversial Post

Soon after, a post appeared from Naseem Shah's social media account questioning her presence at the event. The post was deleted within minutes but quickly went viral. Shortly after, another message from the same account claimed that it had been hacked and later recovered.


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