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Fakhar Zaman Banned for Ball Tampering

31 Mar

Summary

Fakhar Zaman received a two-match suspension for ball tampering.
The incident occurred during a crucial Pakistan Super League match.
Karachi Kings were awarded five penalty runs due to the alteration.

Fakhar Zaman, a batter for the Lahore Qalandars, received a two-match suspension on March 31, 2026, for ball tampering during the Pakistan Super League. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed Zaman's breach of the code of conduct regarding altering the ball's condition. Despite denying the offense, Zaman's first Level 3 offense led to the maximum suspension imposed by match referee Roshan Mahanama.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, during the final over when Haris Rauf was to bowl. As Karachi Kings needed 14 runs for a win, Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, along with Zaman and Rauf, discussed the situation, handling the ball. Umpires inspected the ball and, after consulting, determined it was deliberately altered. Five penalty runs were awarded to Karachi, reducing their required runs to nine off the last six balls. Abbas Afridi then secured a four-wicket win for Karachi in 19.3 overs.

Fakhar Zaman has the option to appeal the decision.

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