Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two HBL PSL matches after he was found guilty of a Level 3 offence — altering the condition of the ball — during Lahore Qalandars’ match against Karachi Kings in Lahore on Sunday night.

The incident had occurred during the closing moments of the match when the on-field umpires penalised Lahore Qalandars for five runs, and the ball was changed before the start of the last over of Karachi Kings’ batting innings, according to a PCB statement.

On-field Umpires Shahid Saikat, Faisal Khan Aafreedi, TV Umpire Asif Yaqoob, and fourth Umpire Tariq Rasheed levelled the charge.

Fakhar denied the offence and contested the charge at a full disciplinary hearing in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Match Referee Roshan Mahanama conducted the disciplinary hearing and made the determination after reviewing all evidence and providing an opportunity for a personal hearing to Fakhar.

Lahore Qalandars Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Team Director Sameen Rana and Team Manager Farooq Anwar were also present during the hearing.

Lahore Qalandars are next scheduled to face Multan Sultans on April 3, at the Gaddafi Stadium and Islamabad United on April 9 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.