PSL 2026 Plagued by Controversies: Ball-Tampering, Security Breaches, and Political Digs

• PSL 2026 faces multiple controversies including player withdrawals for IPL, a fuel crisis forcing closed-door matches, and restricted venues.
• Naseem Shah fined PKR 2 crore for a deleted social media post criticizing politician Maryam Nawaz's high-profile visit to Gaddafi Stadium.
• On-field drama includes a white ball turning red in the opener and Fakhar Zaman charged with ball-tampering, leading to a five-run penalty.
• Shaheen Afridi fined PKR 1 million for breaching security protocols by escorting visitors to the team hotel room.
• Former cricketer Rashid Latif suggests controversies are deliberately amplified to boost the tournament's popularity.