An audit report reveals PCB irregularities worth Rs6 billion.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has financial irregularities and mismanagement totaling more than Rs6 billion, according to the Cabinet Division’s audit report for 2023–2024.

The Pakistani Auditor General claims that the PCB spent Rs660 million more than it had budgeted. The PCB was unable to retrieve Rs5.34 billion in sponsorship revenue, according to the audit report.

Following the board’s sale of media rights below the reserve price, it also reported a loss of Rs440 million.

The PCB lost Rs22.5 million on coaster rentals during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) games, even though they had access to 14 bulletproof vehicles. Furthermore, the public exchequer-funded diesel used by these bulletproof vehicles cost Rs20 million.

Unauthorized expenses totaling Rs4.1 million for fuel, utility bills, and hotel stays were approved by the PCB chairman. According to the report, the chairman was not authorized to incur such extra costs even though he was given ministerial privileges. The auditor general suggested that the money be retrieved from the offending party.

The auditor general ruled that the Rs63.3 million in meals consumed by the police officers assigned to match security were not authorized. Additionally, police officers received 20 fixed daily allowances.

According to officials, the premier ordered participating teams to have VVIP-level security. Audit authorities, however, insisted that the appropriate provincial or federal authorities should bear this responsibility.

The audit also revealed that the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad had received an unauthorized payment of more than Rs 5.5 million. The Islamabad Club, meanwhile, made Rs22.5 million by using government facilities for business purposes.

It was also noted that the payment of Rs8.1 million and the appointment of a Director of Media at a salary of Rs900,000 per month were irregular.

A $120,000 contract for ticketing services that was given out without open competition had more anomalies. Inconsistencies in match fees, coaching staff appointments, broadcasting rights, and bulletproof car rentals were mentioned in the report.

The Auditor General suggested that those found to be at fault face disciplinary action and that all unauthorized expenses be fully recovered.