The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied a fight between Shaheen Shah Afridi, the fast bowler, Salman Ali Agha, the T20I captain, and a member of the team's coaching staff strongly. The board stated that the rumors going around on social media are totally false and intended ill. Rumors Called Fake and Harmful A since-deleted social media tweet asserted that captain Salman and coach Mike Hesson are dissatisfied with the attitude of Shaheen Afridi. The tweet also stated that this was an issue raised previously by previous team managers. But PCB issued a statement terming the allegations "baseless and fabricated." In an official statement, the PCB official said: "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) categorically denies the baseless, fabricated, and defamatory allegations currently being circulated on social media pertaining to an alleged incident involving Shaheen Shah Afridi, team captain Salman Ali Agha, and a member of the coaching staff. The PCB affirms that no such incident has occurred at any point during training or practice sessions." Also Read | How Many Creases Are There in Cricket? A Simple Guide for Beginners The PCB official added: "These malicious rumors are entirely fictitious and appear to have been deliberately concocted with clear malafide intent to sow discord within the national squad." The board thinks that this false story is being used to put pressure on the team and damage Pakistan's reputation in cricket. The statement added: "Such misinformation constitutes a calculated and reprehensible attempt to undermine the cohesion, morale, and reputation of the Pakistan national team. The PCB considers this a serious and premeditated defamation campaign, which is aimed at damaging the professional integrity of the individuals targeted and the collective environment of the squad.". The PCB also issued a warning that legal action will be initiated against individuals who prepared and spread this false news. Also Read | In what year was the first-ever women's odi world cup played? The board said: "Accordingly, the PCB will be initiating stringent legal proceedings, including but not limited to defamation and cybercrime charges, against the individuals and/or entities responsible for originating and disseminating this false narrative. Any persons found complicit in propagating these claims will be held fully accountable under applicable laws." The board also requested the public, journalists, and media organizations not to believe or forward such spurious posts. To conclude, PCB stated: "The Board strongly advises the general public, media representatives, and digital platforms to refrain from engaging with, endorsing, or amplifying unverified and irresponsible content. The PCB remains committed to protecting its players, staff, and the sanctity of the national team from unwarranted and harmful speculation." The Pakistan squad is in the midst of a T20I series against the West Indies in the USA. They have already won the first game played at Lauderhill, Florida, and will play two additional games before the ODI series.