A new audit reveals financial mismanagement in the Pakistan Cricket Board. Millions of rupees were misappropriated during 2023. Irregularities include unauthorized appointments and excess payments. Police meals, coaches, and match officials received undue funds. Ticketing contracts lacked proper bidding. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi faces scrutiny. This adds to existing criticism after Pakistan's Champions Trophy exit.
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