Web Desk: Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches after being accused of ball tampering.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Fakhar Zaman was found guilty of a Level 3 offence. He will miss matches against Multan Sultans and Islamabad United.
During the hearing, Fakhar Zaman denied the charges. It is worth noting that umpires had accused him of ball tampering during a match against Karachi Kings.
Fakhar Zaman had also denied the allegation during the initial hearing. The case was reviewed again today by match umpire Roshan Mahanama, who announced the final decision.
It is worth mentioning that the alleged incident occurred before the start of the 20th over, when umpires noticed suspicious activity. The ball was changed, and Karachi Kings were awarded 5 penalty runs.
The PSL Code of Conduct, aligned with international cricket standards, strictly prohibits actions like ball tampering, dissent against umpires, and unsportsmanlike behavior.
Offenses are categorized into different levels, with Level 3 breaches considered serious, often resulting in heavy fines and multiple-match bans. The
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