Summary
Fakhar Zaman, a player for Lahore Qalandars, has been charged with ball-tampering during a Pakistan Super League match against Karachi Kings. The incident led to a penalty and a change of the game ball, which contributed to Karachi's win. A hearing will take place to determine if Fakhar will face a suspension.
Key Facts
- Fakhar Zaman, a Lahore Qalandars player, is charged with ball-tampering in the PSL.
- The incident happened in the final over of the match against Karachi Kings.
- Umpires gave a 5-run penalty to Karachi and changed the ball.
- Karachi needed 14 runs in the final over and won the match with three balls left.
- Fakhar denied the ball-tampering charge in a disciplinary hearing.
- A decision on the charge will be made in another hearing within 48 hours.
- Fakhar could face a one or two-match ban if found guilty.
- In 2018, Australian players received long bans for a similar incident in South Africa.
