A three-member Appellate Committee has rejected Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman’s appeal against a two-match ban for ball tampering. The decision, reported by Telecom Asia Sport, stated that there was sufficient evidence to uphold the punishment. Fakhar Zaman was penalized for breaching Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct during a Pakistan Super League match.
The Match Referee’s decision to suspend Fakhar Zaman for two PSL matches was appealed by the player. However, the PSL Technical Committee, after a thorough review of evidence and submissions, dismissed the appeal. The Committee, comprising Professor Javed Malik, Dr Mumraiz Naqshband, and Mr Syed Ali Naqi, upheld the ban imposed by Match Referee Roshan Mahanama.
According to Article 2.14, the offense pertains to “Changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the PSL Playing Conditions.” The penalty for a Level 3 offense like this ranges from a one-match ban to a maximum of two matches. The decision by the PSL Technical Committee is final and binding on all parties involved.
The incident occurred during a recent match when Lahore Qalandars were penalized by on-field umpires for ball tampering. The charge was brought forward by umpires Shahid Saikat and Faisal Khan Aafreedi, along with TV umpire Asif Yaqoob and fourth umpire Tariq Rasheed. Fakhar Zaman, denying the allegations, challenged the accusation during a formal disciplinary hearing.
