Published 14:19 IST, February 21st 2020
Imad Wasim accuses Wahab Riaz and Ravi Bopara of ball-tampering in PSL: Report
Imad Wasim, who is set to lead Karachi Kings in the PSL, has made sensational claims, accusing his national teammates of ball-tampering. Read on to know names.
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Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got underway on Thursday, February 20. Ball-tampering and match-fixing controversies are thing new in PSL. Prior to start of tournament, a meeting was held with captains and coaches of all franchises present including match referee Roshan Mahanama to discuss on ball-tampering and match-fixing issues. match referee said that se things are strictly prohibited by ICC.
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Imad Wasim names Wahab Riaz amongst Pakistan players who tampered ball previously
According to reports, Karachi Kings (KK) captain Imad Wasim interrupted him saying that it was almost impossible to stop it in PSL. Moin Khan, who is also coach of Quetta Gladiators, wasn’t pleased with all-rounder’s allegations and asked him to take names. Imad Wasim made some sensational claims where he alleged his national teammates of ball-tampering in PSL. He took names of Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan and Englishman Ravi Bopara, who have tampered ball previously in PSL.
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Imad Wasim said that he feels sorry for those who make such blunders. Imad Wasim added that cricket is ir bread and butter and y can’t earn doing anything else. Imad Wasim furr added that he kws sort of mental, physical and emotional pressure an affected family goes through in such circumstances because one individual made a mistake.
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Imad Wasim also revealed that he himself mentioned names in meeting and suggested that captains should be banned if any player is caught doing any injustice to game. On very day, Pakistan international made se comments, Umar Akmal was suspended by PCB after failing to report a spot-fixing approach. Besides Akmal, his teammate Sharjeel Khan was also banned for and a half years for same mistake. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings will start ir campaign when y take on Peshawar Zalmi on Friday, February 21.
PSL 2020 live streaming in India
PSL 2020 live streaming in India will take place on D Sport's official website and app. Karachi vs Peshawar live streaming will begin at 3.30 PM IST on Friday, February 21.
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14:19 IST, February 21st 2020