'We have sent reminders to all the players who are under central contract to follow obligations and not give interviews without prior permission from us,' Zakir Khan, PCB's director of operations, said.

Apart from Shoaib, the PCB top brass was also unhappy over an interview given by opener Imran Nazir, who was recently cleared for national duty after quitting the unofficial Indian Cricket League (ICL). Nazir was later cleared following a hearing.

Shoaib, who turns 34 next month, faces yet another fine from the PCB over his media outburst. He is already fighting a legal battle against the board over a Rs.7 million fine imposed on him over a series of disciplinary breaches.