US EditionLahore's Fakhar Zaman charged with alleged ball tampering in Pakistan Super League game
- On Sunday, Pakistan Super League officials charged Lahore Qalandars cricketer Fakhar Zaman with alleged ball tampering during a game against Karachi Kings.
- The controversy erupted after Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman, and bowler Haris Rauf handled the ball during discussions at the bowler's run-up, prompting inspection by Umpire Faisal Afridi and second umpire Sharfuddoula.
- Officials awarded five penalty runs to the Kings and immediately changed the ball, a decision that incensed Lahore captain Shaheen.
- Abbas Afridi hit a four and a six to secure a four-wicket victory in 19.3 overs; at the presentation, Afridi said, "We'll see."
- Fakhar denied the charges during a disciplinary hearing led by match referee Roshan Mahanama; if found guilty of a Level 3 offense, the minimum punishment is a one-match ban, with a verdict expected within 48 hours.
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Lahore's Fakhar Zaman charged with alleged ball tampering in Pakistan Super League game
Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman has been charged with alleged ball tampering ahead of the last over of a Pakistan Super League game against Karachi Kings.
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