PSL Ball Tampering Controversy: After Fakhar Zaman, the names of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also coming up in the ball tampering controversy in the Pakistan Super League.

PSL ball tampering controversy

A major ball-tampering controversy has emerged from the ongoing Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL 2026). Initially, only Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament, was named in the controversy. Now, the names of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have also emerged.

The ball-tampering controversy erupted during the sixth match of the tournament, played on March 29th between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. A video emerged from the match showing Fakhar Zaman tampering with the ball. This incident occurred before the final over of the match, when Karachi Kings, batting first, needed 14 runs to win.

Before the end of the over, Fakhar took the ball and handed it to Harris. During this, the umpire suspected that the ball had been tampered with. He called for the ball and imposed a 5-run penalty on Lahore Qalandars. Karachi now had 9 runs left in the final over to win. The team scored those runs in just 3 balls.

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Kamran Akmal blamed all three

Speaking on Pakistani TV, former Pakistan player Basit Ali said, "Fakhar is done for, as the evidence shows. I think he will be fined heavily."

Basit Ali said, "It's over for Fakhar Zaman. Since the evidence has come out, I'm sure that he'll be fined a huge amount."

Kamran Akmal said, "Not only Fakhar Zaman, captain Shaheen and Haris Rauf are also responsible for this Ball Tampering. They can face a Ban as well." pic.twitter.com/TYWAEEdj97

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Kamran Akmal expressed his opinion on this issue, saying, "Not only Fakhar Zaman, but captain Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also guilty of ball tampering. They too could face punishment. Now it will be interesting to see what the decision is on this matter and what penalty is imposed on whom."

Low-scoring match

Talking about the match, Lahore Qalandars won the toss and elected to bat first. The team posted only 128/9 in 20 overs. Chasing the target, Karachi Kings secured victory in 19.3 overs with 4 wickets remaining.