Pakistani star batsman Fakhr Zaman Was allegedly caught red-handed on live television tampering with the ball. Pakistan Super League PSL match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings at Gaddafi Stadium. Caught on camera, he was seen beckoning the on-field umpires to intervene, talking to captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and eventually changing the ball. Fakher was also criticized by former cricketers of Pakistan.Despite the uproar, Fakhar has denied the allegations of ball-tampering. Former Sri Lankan cricketer and match referee appeared before. Roshan Monthlyhe denied the allegations.The 35-year-old opener was charged by Mahanama on Sunday with a level 3 offense under Article 2.14 of the PSL Code of Conduct against players and player support personnel.They were found to be in breach of Article 41.3 of the PSL’s Playing Conditions, which prohibits any act which alters the condition of the ball.The allegation relates to an incident just before the last over of Karachi Kings’ innings, when they needed 14 runs to win. Fakher was seen arguing with Haris Rauf and captain Shaheen Afridi before the over.After some time, the umpire Faisal Afridi took the ball into his custody and inspected it. After consulting with the second on-field umpire, it was determined that the condition of the ball had changed.The match referee is expected to hold another hearing in the next 48 hours before making a decision.The umpires fined Lahore Qalandars five runs for changing the condition of the ball and then changing it. This left Karachi Kings needing nine runs in the last over, which they successfully chased down.All-rounder Abbas Afridi hit Rauf for a four and a six after the bowler’s wide out to seal the victory.If the match referee confirms the offence, Fakhar – and possibly Lahore Qalandars as a team – could face heavy fines.
