While Fakhar Zaman denied the charges, the controversy-which has come under heavy scrutiny-shifted the focus back to a similar incident during the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Veteran Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 matches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday

Karachi Kings took a brutal dig at Lahore Qalandars after defeating them in a Pakistan Super League match that was marred by a ball-tampering controversy

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings witnessed a major controversy after Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Fakhar Zaman came under the scanner for an alleged ball-tampering incident.

Pakistan's prolific batter Fakhar Zaman, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza have denied ball-tampering charges stemming from the Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium

Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Rashid Latif believe that ball-tampering scandal in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) was created just to 'grab headlines'.

Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman is in line for a ban after being charged of ball-tampering. But, unlikely to face a serious punishment.

Sunday's fixture between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was marred by a major controversy following an alleged ball-tampering incident.

PSL Fakhar Zaman Ball Tampering Controversy: Pakistan batter faces a ball-tampering charge from a PSL match after umpires awarded Karachi Kings five penalty runs for deliberate ball alteration during a key over.

Eight teams will take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, with 44 matches set to be played.