Multan Sultans manager Haider Azhar got one-match ban in PSL

• Multan Sultan’s manager Haider Azhar got a one-match ban in PSL 2023.
• Incident occurred following Lahore Qalandars’ victory in the PSL 8 final.
• Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans after a thrilling match.

Following a level 3 violation of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, Multan Sultans team manager Haider Azhar received a one-game suspension.

The incident occurred following Lahore Qalandars’ victory in the PSL 8 final on March 18.

PCB stated in a press release, “Haider was found to have violated article 2.13, which relates to personal abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during a PSL match,”

“The incident occurred after the end of the PSL 8 final when Haider confronted the two on-field umpires and abused Alex Wharf. Haider contested the sanction imposed by match referee Roshan Mahanama, but it was upheld after a hearing took place in the PCB Board Room.”

Mahanama expressed his dissatisfaction with how things turned out and said that harsh action was required.

Mahanama said, “It is truly disappointing that this outstanding tournament has ended with a team manager’s misdemeanour getting him banned for a match. Haider Azhar’s actions were totally against the values and spirit of this beautiful game and it is my responsibility to make sure such transgressions are dealt firmly,”

“I hope this sanction will act as a deterrent and every player and player support personnel will continue to respect the umpiring decisions and avoid unnecessary provocations.”

On-field umpires Alex Wharf, Rashid Riaz, third umpire Asif Yaqoob, and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi filed the complaint.

In the PSL season eight final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans after a thrilling match.

Multan came close to achieving their daunting target of 201 runs but ultimately lost the match by one run.

Additionally, Lahore became the first team to win the PSL title.

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