The Pakistan Super League (PSL) technical committee has rejected Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman’s appeal, upholding his two-match suspension. The sanction was originally imposed by match referee Roshan Mahanama after Zaman was found guilty of altering the condition of the ball.
The incident occurred during a fixture between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, leading to proceedings under a Level 3 offence. Zaman had approached the PSL technical committee to challenge the referee’s decision, seeking to overturn the ban.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that the committee heard submissions from both sides before reaching a verdict. After reviewing the case, the three-member panel decided to maintain the original ruling.
The PSL technical committee comprised Professor Javed Malik, Dr Mamrez Naqshbandi, and Syed Ali Naqi. Officials emphasized that the decision reflects the league’s commitment to uphold fair play and the integrity of the game.
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Fakhar Zaman will now serve the two-match suspension, missing his team’s upcoming PSL fixtures. The ruling serves as a reminder of the league’s strict stance against ball-tampering offences.