[VIDEO] Fakhar Zaman handed two-match PSL ban for level 3 code breach [UPDATE@ POST 157]

[Nikhil_cric]

Yep, england got away with a lot of things at home

Away as well. Not just home

 

[GudduBadmash]

To be honest, I never expect Fakhar to do this. He seems like a gentleman.

Look at Wasim Akram, well respected in every circle

 

[sweep_shot]

Look at Wasim Akram, well respected in every circle

I am guessing Fakhar was asked to do this by someone else (if the allegation is true).

I can't picture Fakhar doing this on his own.

Peer pressure.

 

[GudduBadmash]

I am guessing Fakhar was asked to do this by someone else (if the allegation is true).

I can't picture Fakhar doing this on his own.

Peer pressure.

Rauf: Bro, there is a thread about me being an unreliable death bowler on Pakpassion, I need you to work your magic

 

[cricketjoshila]

Remember the great Imran khan was doing it in some useless county match and he wrote about it. That is main reason I don’t believe much about Pakistan’s legacy in bowling. Fact that suddenly their bowling plummeted right after introduction of multiple camera angle and more scrutiny tell you everything you need to know

The last Pakistani fast bowler to take 200 test wickets was waqar Younis and he retired in 2003

 

[Cricket Warrior]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039407262725230847

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Official verdict is out in the open.

And now we should accept it. That is what I told your buddy @RedwoodOriginal

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

What has pashtun got to do with anything?

Stay out of it and worry about east and tamuls and your country.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

And now we should accept it. That is what I told your buddy @RedwoodOriginal

You accepting or not accepting it doesn't make a lick of difference. Anyone with a working brain accepted it the moment the umpires reported it and we saw the picture of the ball. You constantly telling us to accept it is just you projecting what you should have done from the start, so stop tagging me.

 

[Major]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039407262725230847

This will be interesting. He rightly used his appeal, and now further investigation would get done.

 

[mango_bite77]

Why no action against Shaheen? The guy so incompetent and toxic.

 

[Sachin fan]

The last Pakistani fast bowler to take 200 test wickets was waqar Younis and he retired in 2003

And he debuted in 1989.

No Pakistani fast bowler who has debuted since 1990 has taken 200 wickets in tests

Taking shortcuts doesn't create a legacy or hand over stuff to the next generation

Contrast with how Sachin who debuted with Waqar left a legacy of batting excellence which continues till date in India. Because of slow, hard work instead of short cuts and egos.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Why no action against Shaheen? The guy so incompetent and toxic.

Because he is Premium PHAAAAAAST bowler and aaqib's buddy...

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

 

[Sachin fan]

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Sachin was cleared by ICC of ball tampering so why is his name there? And I believe Dravid was charged with tampering once

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Sachin was cleared by ICC of ball tampering so why is his name there? And I believe Dravid was charged with tampering once

Yeah Tendulkar was cleared. There should be an asterisk next to his name like there is with Pakistan team/Inzamam, Oval 2006.

 

[hassan918]

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Honestly speaking, I was expecting Fakhar Zaman to do something like this. No wonder, he denied it.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

You accepting or not accepting it doesn't make a lick of difference. Anyone with a working brain accepted it the moment the umpires reported it and we saw the picture of the ball. You constantly telling us to accept it is just you projecting what you should have done from the start, so stop tagging me.

The right way is to wait for evidence; that is intelligence. Otherwise you are just like sheep.

 

[ace030693]

Source: HBL PSL Official Release – 02 April 2026

Fakhar Zaman appealed the two-match suspension given by Match Referee Roshan Mahanama for breaching Article 2.14 (changing the condition of the ball) during Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings on 29 March.

The PSL Technical Committee (Prof. Javed Malik, Dr Mumraiz Naqshband, Mr Syed Ali Naqi) heard the appeal today. After a de novo inquiry (fresh review of all evidence) and hearing submissions, the Committee has dismissed the appeal and upheld the two-match ban.

Key notes from the release:

• Article 2.14 relates to changing ball condition (breach of clause 41.3 of HBL PSL Playing Conditions)
• First Level 3 offence carries minimum 1 match ban, maximum 2 match ban (maximum was applied)
• The Technical Committee’s decision is final, binding, and cannot be appealed further

Full press release text:
PSL Technical Committee upholds Fakhar Zaman sanction

Lahore, 02 April 2026:

Fakhar Zaman appealed the decision of the Match Referee to suspend him for two HBL PSL matches for breaching Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings match on Sunday, 29 March at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The appeal was heard today by the PSL Technical Committee comprising Professor Javed Malik, Dr Mumraiz Naqshband, and Mr Syed Ali Naqi. Pursuant to conducting a de novo inquiry, reviewing all evidence, and hearing submissions from relevant individuals, the Committee has dismissed the appeal and upheld the two-match ban imposed by Match Referee Roshan Mahanama.

NOTES:
• Article 2.14 relates to, “Changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the HBL PSL Playing Conditions”.
• Commission of a Level 3 offence for the first time carries a minimum penalty of one match ban and a maximum penalty of two match ban.
• In accordance with the Code of Conduct, any decision made by the PSL Technical Committee shall be the full, final, and complete disposition of the matter and will be binding on all parties.
-ENDS-

What do you think? Was the two-match ban fair? Should Fakhar have been given a lesser penalty? Discuss below.