PSL 2026: Ball tampering in Pakistan Super League The controversy has taken a new turn. Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches on charges of ball tampering, but now he has challenged this decision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
According to PCB, Fakhar Zaman He committed a Level-3 offense under Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct, after which he was banned for two matches upon completion of the investigation. However, according to the report of Geo News, Fakhar Zaman has completely rejected these allegations. He says that he did not do any kind of ball tampering.
Who was present in the hearing?
The hearing of this case took place under the supervision of match referee Roshan Mahanama, where Fakhar Zaman was given the opportunity to present his case in person. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, team director Sameen Rana and team manager Farooq Anwar were also present during the hearing. At the same time, on-field umpires Shahid Saikat and Faisal Khan Afridi, TV umpire Asif Yaqoob and fourth umpire Tariq Rashid had made allegations against Fakhar Zaman.
What is the whole matter?
This controversy came to light during the match played between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. Before the last over of Karachi Kings’ innings, the umpires found the condition of the ball doubtful. After this, the umpires immediately changed the ball and imposed a penalty of 5 runs on Lahore Qalandars.
Why did Lahore Qalandars’ problems increase?
This controversy has come to light at a time when Lahore Qalandars is already surrounded by many controversies. Captain Shaheen Afridi has been fined PKR 10 lakh (Pakistani Rupees) for breaking the security protocol in the team hotel. At the same time, a heavy fine of PKR 20 million has been imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah due to his controversial tweet. Now action has been taken against Fakhar Zaman regarding the ball tampering controversy.
In such a situation, continuous controversies at the beginning of the season have increased the problems of Lahore Qalandars. Now it has to be seen how the team overcomes this pressure and what is the decision on Fakhar Zaman’s appeal.
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