{"id":73167,"date":"2026-03-28T18:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T13:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73167"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T13:04:08","slug":"pcb-issues-show-cause-notice-to-naseem-shah-over-policy-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73167","title":{"rendered":"PCB issues show-cause notice to Naseem Shah over policy breach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show-cause notice to national team fast bowler Naseem Shah for allegedly violating the central contract and the board\u2019s media policy, officials confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources within the board, the notice has been served under the PCB\u2019s disciplinary framework, requiring the player to submit a written response within a stipulated timeframe. 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