Fakhar Zaman guilty of ball tampering. Will Lahore Qalandars be banned from PSL?

Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with ball tampering during Sunday’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings, putting the focus not just on the player but also on the possibility of further action against the franchise.

The umpires intervened soon after. Rauf was called over and asked to hand the ball for inspection. Following a discussion between the on-field officials, five penalty runs were awarded to Karachi and the ball was changed.

The decision had a direct impact on the result. Karachi chased down the 129-run target with three balls to spare, with Abbas Afridi hitting a boundary and a six to close out a four-wicket win.