Ball Tampering episode : A desperate attempt by PCB to gain some attention for PSL?

[Bhaijaan]

There is no real hard evidence of ball tampering.

The players will walk away with their dignitary intact.

The unknown umpire will take the blame and the world will move on.

But in all this, PCB managed some global attention for PSL which has been completely sidelined this year. It’s shameful they have had to stoop this low to get attention instead of simply doing their work.

 

[Josh]

There is no real hard evidence of ball tampering.

The players will walk away with their dignitary intact.

The unknown umpire will take the blame and the world will move on.

But in all this, PCB managed some global attention for PSL which has been completely sidelined this year. It’s shameful they have had to stoop this low to get attention instead of simply doing their work.

If you are sad because of the ball tempering incident or unhappy with the PCB, you can change your country. India has sizeable shia population.

 

[Josh]

On topic, I also think there might be some element of truth to your assertions. Why does one need to temper balls in league matches of a franchise competition. This wasn't like an international match or a do or die match.

 

[Sachin fan]

On topic, I also think there might be some element of truth to your assertions. Why does one need to temper balls in league matches of a franchise competition. This wasn't like an international match or a do or die match.

And the players are all ok with being tainted and accused of course. Particularly all the Saya corp players like Fakhar, Rauf and Afridi, who are anti PCB?

 

[msb314]

Fakhar zaman being a former navy officer and at the tail end of his career should know better then to be involved in ball tampering…

Needs to be booted out ASAP

@Savak @RedwoodOriginal @Rana

 

[Local.Dada]

This would be the worst publicity stunt in history then.

Ball tampering, fixing type stuff doesn’t bring audience, they turn off the ones watching too because people want to see a legitimate and good contest. Not something won by illegal or nefarious means.

 

[usman.sandhu]

I certainly hope for a life ban for Shaheen and Haris Rauf - two international embarrassments who cannot be dropped because of their connections..

Pathetic cricketers, now resorting to cheap tactics apparently...

 

[BouncerGuy]

LOL... PCB is attempting to gain attention by destroying its biggest world-renowned brand, PSL???

What kind of logic is this????

First, there needs to be proof that ball tampering happened, and if it is true, then the players should be banned and fined... Simple. Doesn't matter if it is foujo or premium phaaast bowler... I don't care. Just kick them out

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Fakhar zaman being a former navy officer and at the tail end of his career should know better then to be involved in ball tampering…

Needs to be booted out ASAP

@Savak @RedwoodOriginal @Rana

Nah it isn't that big of a deal. It's an offence for sure and he should be punished with a 2 match ban and some kind of fine. But he isn't the first guy to tamper the ball and certainly won't be the last.

 

[Bhaijaan]

What gave it away was how Ramiz Raja was allowed to freely talk about it in post match and how quickly PCB handed out fines and all.

 

[Sachin fan]

What gave it away was how Ramiz Raja was allowed to freely talk about it in post match and how quickly PCB handed out fines and all.

You have still not answered why Afridi and Fakhar will go alone with it? Why would they be ok with their names tainted? Particularly since they are anti government

 

[Bhaijaan]

You have still not answered why Afridi and Fakhar will go alone with it? Why would they be ok with their names tainted? Particularly since they are anti government

No name tainted.
They're already saying players lacked awareness and that its soft tampering. All hell broke loose when Aussies did it but this incident has been quietly brushed aside as an innocent mistake or a probable misunderstanding. People noticed PSL. Objective achieved.

 

[Varun]

If the PCB was so innovative and competent, they wouldn't be at the tail end of the ranking table in most world events.

 

[Sachin fan]

No name tainted.
They're already saying players lacked awareness and that its soft tampering. All hell broke loose when Aussies did it but this incident has been quietly brushed aside as an innocent mistake or a probable misunderstanding. People noticed PSL. Objective achieved.

But Fakhar got banned for 2 games?

 

[BouncerGuy]

LOL... attention-seeking stunt while jeopardizing the name of the biggest brand of Pakistan? This makes no sense...

Lahore Qalandars were winning the game TBH.. 15 runs were needed and there was no such batter out there who would have found it easy to chase... this whole thing is Shaheen's fault