PCB introduces strict family visit rules for PSL players after major hotel security concern

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released new rules for all Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams after a security breach at a team hotel. The board has made it very clear that such incidents will not be accepted in the future.

The issue came to light after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, who is playing for Lahore Qalandars, shared on social media that he was thankful to the PCB for allowing him to meet his family at the team hotel. Soon after this, the PCB sent an email to all eight franchises and officials, reminding them about the security rules.

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PCB's new rules for players

According to sources, the PCB has instructed that no player or team official can meet family members at the hotel without taking permission at least 24 hours in advance. This rule is now being strictly enforced.

“The Board has made it clear that anyone wanting to meet with family members in the hotel has to seek permission 24 hours before the intended visit by family members” as quoted by PTI.

Why did PCB announce new guidelines

The PCB has also explained that they will try to arrange a proper place inside the hotel where players can meet their families safely.

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“The Board has also made it clear that only a player’s wife, parents, brother and sister are allowed inside the players room, that too after getting clearance from the Board 24 hours in advance,” the source added.

The matter became serious after a recent incident involving Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza. Reports say that four guests were found in Raza’s hotel room late at night last Saturday, which was seen as a clear violation of the security rules.

Senior police officials were not happy with this breach and raised concerns with the PCB. They warned that if teams do not follow the security protocols strictly, it will become difficult to ensure the safety of players and officials staying at the hotel.

It is also understood that the PCB’s security manager and anti-corruption head have shared their concerns about the incident with PSL CEO Salman Naseer, stressing the need for stricter discipline going forward.