Fakhar Zaman Appeals Two-Match Ban for Ball-Tampering Incident
Fakhar Zaman Challenges Ball-Tampering Verdict, Files Appeal Against Two-Match Ban
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Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistan batter, has filed an appeal against a two-match ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for ball-tampering during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. The incident occurred in a game against Karachi Kings, where Zaman was found guilty of altering the ball's condition.
- 01Fakhar Zaman was banned for two matches for ball-tampering during a PSL match.
- 02The incident occurred during a game between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
- 03Zaman has filed an appeal with the PSL Technical Committee.
- 04The on-field umpires detected the tampering and imposed a five-run penalty on Karachi Kings.
- 05If the ban is upheld, Zaman will miss matches against Multan Sultans and Islamabad United.
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Fakhar Zaman, a 35-year-old batter for the Lahore Qalandars, is contesting a two-match ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being found guilty of ball-tampering during a recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings. The incident occurred when the ball was passed among players, and the on-field umpires, including Faisal Khan Aafreedi and Shahid Saikat, noticed alterations to its condition. Match referee Roshan Mahanama conducted a disciplinary hearing, which concluded with Zaman's suspension for breaching article 41.3 of the PSL code of conduct. If Zaman's appeal is unsuccessful, he will be ineligible to play in the upcoming fixtures against Multan Sultans on April 3 and Islamabad United on April 9. The match also saw Karachi Kings penalized with a five-run deduction, impacting their chase of 14 runs to win.
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Zaman's absence could affect the Lahore Qalandars' performance in the upcoming matches, impacting their chances in the tournament.
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