Cricket
An old controversy about Naseem Shah is back in the news, with new details showing how he nearly faced a two-year ban that could have ended his career.
Shah had sparked controversy when he posted on social media questioning how the Pakistan Super League (PSL) treated Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab and daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The Pakistan Cricket Board took strict notice of the situation. Reports suggest a disciplinary panel had even recommended a full 2-year suspension.
At that stage in his career, Naseem was still developing as a player. Such a ban could have halted his progress and ended his chances in top-level cricket.
At that crucial moment, Mohsin Naqvi intervened, reportedly preventing the ban and changing the outcome for Naseem.
Rather than being suspended, Naseem received a hefty fine and a warning. He narrowly avoided a career-ending setback, making this one of the closest calls of his career.