Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman has decided to withdraw from all international matches until allegations of ball tampering against him are formally investigated and cleared.
According to sources, the left-hander has taken this step to protect his professional reputation and has demanded a transparent inquiry into claims surrounding alleged misconduct.
He has maintained his position firmly, stating he will not return to international cricket until all questions regarding the allegations are resolved through an official process.
The development has drawn attention across cricket circles, where the decision is being described as a significant and unusual move by a senior national player.
Sources revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to issue an official statement on the matter within the next few hours or days.
Last week, PCB confirmed that the PSL Technical Committee has rejected Fakhar Zaman appeal and upheld his two match suspension following disciplinary proceedings.
The committee comprising Professor Javed Malik, Dr Mumraiz Naqshband, and Syed Ali Naqi reviewed evidence and submissions endorsing sanction imposed by match referee Roshan Mahnama.
The left-handed batter was charged with a Level 3 offence under Article 2.14 for allegedly breaching playing conditions by attempting to alter the ball during match.
The incident occurred during Lahore Qalandars fixture against Karachi Kings on March 29 when umpires inspected the ball and reported its condition had been changed.
Match officials Faisal and Sharfuddoula assessed the ball near the final over and awarded a five run penalty to Lahore Qalandars for the reported breach.
Fakhar Zaman denied the allegations and requested a full disciplinary hearing under the PSL Code of Conduct during the process conducted by match authorities official.
