The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 after finding him guilty of ball tampering.
According to an official statement by the PCB, Fakhar committed a Level Three violation of the Code of Conduct by tampering with the ball, which is punishable by a two-match ban under the relevant article.
The incident in question took place during Lahore Qalandars’ match against Karachi Kings.
During the 19th over of the match, officials found an issue with the condition of the ball while Karachi Kings were batting. As a result, Lahore Qalandars received a five-run penalty.
Match referee Roshan Mahanama later reviewed the case and announced the decision after a hearing.
In the same match, Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by four wickets.
Lahore Qalandars scored 128 for nine in their 20 overs, which was chased by Karachi Kings in the final over for the loss of six wickets.