PSL crackdown! Fakhar Zaman’s appeal dismissed, ban confirmed | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman (AP/PTI) Fakhar Zaman has failed in his attempt to overturn a suspension, with the Pakistan Super League’s appellate body upholding a two-match ban for ball tampering during a recent fixture. The Lahore Qalandars opener had challenged the punishment imposed by match referee Roshan Mahanama, but a three-member committee dismissed the appeal after … Read more

‘Umpires ne bola side ho jaayein’: First-hand account of PSL ball-tampering controversy | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has been rocked by a ball-tampering scandal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The major controversy erupted during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, putting captain Shaheen Afridi, opener Fakhar Zaman and fast bowler Haris Rauf under the scanner.The incident occurred in the final over of the match, with … Read more

PSL hotel security breach! 4 ‘guests’ till 1:25 am; player says ‘Afridi ne koi manmani … ‘ | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket is already grappling with an embarrassing ball-tampering controversy involving Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Now, another issue has added to their troubles. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi and overseas player Sikandar Raza have been accused of breaching team security protocols at their hotel.What … Read more

Hauled up for ball-tampering in PSL, Fakhar Zaman denies charges | Cricket News

Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: PSL) Pakistan star batsman Fakhar Zaman was allegedly caught red-handed on live television for tampering with the ball during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. He appeared to be caught on camera, prompting on-field umpires to intervene, speak to captain Shaheen … Read more

Captaincy storm in Pakistan: Shahid Afridi demands ‘aggressive’ leader, backs Fakhar Zaman for top job | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has reignited debate over the team’s leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi offering a sharp assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation about a potential change at the top.Having failed to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for … Read more

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka but crash out of T20 World Cup; New Zealand enter semis on NRR | Cricket News

Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite a five-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Eights match, as New Zealand progressed to the semifinals on the basis of a superior net run rate.Pakistan needed to hold Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to move ahead of New Zealand in Group … Read more