Pakistani Cricketer’s Account Reportedly Hacked After Post Targeting Maryam Nawaz During PSL 11 Goes Viral
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Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has addressed a controversial post that appeared on his official social media account about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saying it was not posted by him.
The incident took place during the opening match of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) at Gaddafi Stadium.
Maryam Nawaz attended the match as the guest of honor for the game between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen.
During the event, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi welcomed her and introduced her to franchise owners. She also shared her best wishes with all teams and met players from both sides before the start of the match.
Soon after, a post from Naseem Shah’s account on X gained widespread attention. The post quoted a PCB media tweet showing Chairman Naqvi greeting Maryam Nawaz.
The now-deleted message read: “Why is she treated like the queen at Lords?”
The post quickly spread across social media, sparking debate and mixed reactions among fans and within the cricket community.
Naseem Shah later clarified that the post was not made by him. He stated that his account had been hacked and has now been recovered.
“This account of Naseem was recently hacked but now recovered successfully,” he said, explaining that the message was the result of a security breach.
This account of Naseem was recently hacked but now recovered successfully
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) March 26, 2026
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars started their title defense with a strong 69-run win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Batting first, the Qalandars scored 199/6 in 20 overs, led by a half-century from Fakhar Zaman, who made 53 off 39 balls with 10 fours.
He was supported by Mohammad Naeem, who scored 30 off 19 deliveries. Haseebullah Khan remained unbeaten on 40 off 28 balls, while Sikandar Raza added a quick 24 off 10 deliveries.
In reply, Hyderabad Kingsmen were all out for 130 in 20 overs. The Qalandars’ bowling attack, including Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman, along with Sikandar Raza, delivered a strong performance to secure the victory.
