Pakistan cricketer Salman Mirza has reacted strongly after reports claimed that a member of the Pakistan cricket team had allegedly molested a female housekeeping staff member at a hotel in Sri Lanka during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Mirza dismissed the allegations and said the Pakistan Cricket Board had already rejected the reports as false.
The controversy emerged after media reports suggested that a Pakistan player had been involved in an incident with a hotel employee while the team was staying in Kandy during the tournament. The claims quickly circulated on social media and generated significant attention within Pakistan cricket circles.
Salman Mirza Denies Allegations
Responding to the reports, Mirza said the accusations were baseless and clarified that the Pakistan Cricket Board had already addressed the issue. He emphasised that the board had investigated the matter and publicly denied the allegations, calling the reports “fake news.”
Mirza also urged people not to spread unverified information that could damage the reputation of players and the national team. The cricketer said such rumours create unnecessary controversy during major tournaments and distract from the team’s focus on cricket.
PCB Statement on the Issue
The Pakistan Cricket Board had earlier issued a statement rejecting the allegations related to the hotel incident. The board said there was no evidence supporting the claims and criticised the circulation of unverified reports.
The PCB also stressed that protecting the integrity of the Pakistan cricket team and its players is important, especially during global competitions like the T20 World Cup.
Focus Returns to Cricket
The controversy surfaced during the T20 World Cup 2026, a tournament jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka and featuring twenty international teams competing across multiple venues.
With the board denying the allegations and Mirza speaking out, attention now shifts back to Pakistan cricket and the team’s performances in international competitions. get more insights on 10cric.