In Pics: Fakhar Zaman Ball-Tampering Row to Gaddafi Stadium Drama — PSL 2026 Hits Headlines For Wrong Reasons
The PSL 2026 has already seen several controversies. The opening day was headlined with the ball changing its colour to pink. The ball tampering allegations have hit the league, and Fakhar Zaman has been at the centre of the controversy.
Fakhar Zaman - Ball Tampering
During the fag end of Lahore’s game against the Karachi Kings, Fakhar was recorded on camera tampering with the ball’s condition. (Photo Credits: X)
Fakhar Zaman Handed Ban
While the on-field officials awarded five penalty runs to Karachi, which eventually proved decisive in the game’s outcome, match referee Roshan Mahanama confirmed the maximum suspension (2-match ban) after a formal hearing on Tuesday. (Photo Credits: X)
PSL 2026 opener sees ball turn 'pink'
The Pakistan Super League 2026 began on an unusual note at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Beyond the result, the match grabbed attention for a bizarre moment — the ball turning pink during play. The exact reason behind the discolouration remains uncertain, though social media buzz suggested that the maroon kits of Hyderabad fielders or possible dew conditions may have played a role. The umpires eventually opted to change the ball after the 15th over of the Qalandars’ innings. (Photo Credits: X)
High Drama At Gaddafi Stadium
The match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was called off on Tuesday due to inclement weather, and pre-match visuals from the Gaddafi Stadium have shown the ground staff having a very hard time keeping up with the weather in Lahore. (Photo Credits: X)
Rain Interrupts Post-Match Show
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is once again making the headlines but for a hilarious reason this time. The playing conditions and the weather forecast had become the latest talking point in the league. Following the victory, Karachi Kings batter Azam Khan appeared for the post-match interaction with the host broadcaster. However, the segment was abruptly interrupted by rain. (Photo credits: X)
Did David Warner, Moeen Ali Get Involved in Heated Altercation?
Karachi Kings captain David Warner has opened about the chatter that is going around after the visuals of him having a conversation with teammate Moeen Ali during their PSL match against Rawalpindiz went viral on social media. The visuals quickly sparked speculation among fans, with many suggesting there was tension within the Karachi camp. Warner responded to one of the clips on social media. “I said to @HaiderAzhar to go first and shake hands,” Warner wrote on X. (Photo Credits: X)
Naseem Shah faces PCB disciplinary action
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah faces disciplinary action over a controversial social media post in which he appeared to mock Punjab (Pakistan) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s appearance at the Pakistan Super League recently. (Photo Credits: X)
Naseem Shah in Trouble
Naseem had quoted a post on Pakistan Cricket Board’s official X account with the caption, “Why is she treated like the Queen at Lord’s?”, taking a dig at Nawaz who had arrived at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium for the opening game of the 2026 Pakistan Super League between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. (Photo Credits: X)
