Salman Mirza Reacts After Reports Claim Pakistan Cricketer Molested Female Housekeeping Staff in Sri Lanka During T20 World Cup 2026, Says 'PCB Has Already Denied This Fake News...'
Salman Mirza stated that the PCB had already investigated and cleared the air, confirming that no such incident occurred at the team’s hotel in Kandy.
Pakistan fast bowler Salman Mirza has strongly denied allegations of misconduct involving a female housekeeping staff member during the T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially dismissed the claims, labelling them as baseless and fake news designed to tarnish the player's reputation. Pakistan Cricket Team Player Fined Following Female Hotel Staff Harassment Allegation During ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka: Reports
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Addressing the reports via social media, Mirza condemned the "malicious" campaign against him. He stated that the PCB had already investigated and cleared the air, confirming that no such incident occurred at the team’s hotel in Kandy. "A absurd News is circulating on media and I strongly condemn this sort of Cheap Journalism. Any Media House can't air any unverified news #PakistanCricketBoard has already denied this Baseless & Fake News and i'm going to take Legal Action against #ShahidHashmi (Journalist) who works for ARY NEWS this sort of Flithy reporting must be banned and #GovernmentofPakistan must take action against such people! @govtofpakistan @arynewstv @therealpcb", Mirza said on social media.
The PCB has taken serious notice of the 'misleading journalism' and is reportedly exploring legal action against the media outlets responsible for airing the unverified tickers. The board reiterated its commitment to protecting its players from false accusations.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 05, 2026 09:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).