Fakhar Zaman not new to ball tampering, allegations surfaced in T20 World Cup too: Players complained, nothing happened

Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar were in conversation when cameras caught the senior batter holding the ball. However, it remains unclear how its condition changed. The umpires subsequently called for a replacement, which the Karachi batters selected. The decision worked in Karachi’s favour, with the target in the final over reduced to nine off 14, and the chase completed with three balls to spare.

After the match, a Level 3 charge was levelled against Fakhar for allegedly altering the condition of the ball. He denied any wrongdoing during an official meeting with match referee Roshan Mahanama, although the former Sri Lanka batter is expected to deliver the final verdict later this week following another hearing, during which Zaman will again present his case, and the footage will be reassessed.

At the end of the 13th over, the USA needed 56 runs from seven overs. The match went down to the wire and was eventually decided in a Super Over, with the USA getting over the line. However, the ball-tampering issue continued to draw attention.

According to Cricbuzz, members of the USA support staff and some players approached fourth umpire Rod Tucker to raise their concerns. Monank also reportedly documented the matter in his post-match captain’s report, while a verbal complaint was made to match referee, Jeff Crowe. However, no formal charge was levelled at the time, nor was the complaint made public.

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