Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Afridi and Sikandar Raza were involved in a major security lapse in the first week of the PSL 2026. The breach of security protocol was so severe that it was reported to the police authorities, leaving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in an extremely uncomfortable position. This year's PSL is being played in closed doors due to ongoing political instabilities in Asia, forcing stringent security measures and strict code of conduct to be enforced throughout the tournament for all teams and players. The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi himself warned the participants to adhere to the rules, but it seems the players flouted them blatantly. Security Rules Broken Despite Clear Rejection Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Muhammad Faisal confirmed that the incident took place on the night before Lahore Qalandars' encounter with Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. The request from Lahore Qalandars' Liaison Officer was first rejected to grant Sikandar Raza's four relatives permission to enter his room at 20:35 PM. The refusal came from the Security Manager and the Anti-Corruption Unit of the league. Team owner Sameen Rana then approached the two of them with the same demand but was rejected again by them too. However, both the players turned down the instructions and went on to let the relatives into the room, who then stayed until 1:25 AM. The act was clearly a breach of security rules and was reported to the police. Also Read | Top 5 Players with Most Wickets in PSL History PCB Comes Under Pressure From Police Following the incident, the Lahore Police issued an official letter to the PCB, requesting prompt action and prevention of similar incidents in the future. The development put the board under extreme pressure to handle the situation effectively. The official wrote to Mohsin Naqvi and co.: "The incident represents a clear violation of the PCB's security protocols and code of conduct, which are designed to ensure the safety and integrity of all players, officials and associated personnel." He added: "In view of the seriousness of this matter, it is requested that the incident is reviewed at the appropriate forum and neccessary action be taken to prevent recurrence of such violations. Ensuring strict compliance with security protocols is essential to avoid any untoward or potentially harmful situations." Apart from the security concerns, this year's PSL has already been in the eye of the storm with yet another serious issue taking place. The ball in Lahore Qalandars' game against Hyderabad Kingsmen turned pink midway through a bowling spell, prompting it to be removed from the play after nearly ten overs. Hyderabad skipper Marnus Labuschagne also pointed out the mistake at the post-match conference and his team's social media pages even playfully congratulated Lahore on a "pink-ball match win."