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KARACHI: All-rounder Hammad Azam has been fined 100% of his match fee for misconduct during a clash between Kingsmen and Wing 999 Sports in the ongoing PCB President’s Trophy Grade-II Tournament, sources confirmed on Thursday.
The incident took place at the State Bank Ground in Karachi, where Hammad, who is leading the Kingsmen side, lost his cool after being given out by the on-field umpires.
What followed was a heated reaction that saw him misbehave with umpires Rafiq Ahmed and Abdul Kareem, along with making inappropriate remarks towards match referee Ali Gohar.
Both umpires reported the incident to the match referee, triggering formal disciplinary proceedings.
Hammad Azam and the Kingsmen team manager were called in for a hearing, but instead of de-escalating the matter, the all-rounder allegedly continued to display aggressive behaviour, further worsening the situation.
Taking strict action, match referee Ali Gohar slapped a 100% match fee fine on the veteran cricketer, setting a strong precedent for upholding player discipline and on-field ethics.
The President’s Trophy Grade-II 2024-25 kicked off on Tuesday across eight cities: Abbottabad, Haripur, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, and Swabi.
The red-ball tournament features 85 three-day matches, with the grand final scheduled as a four-day contest from May 22 to 25.
More than 400 players from across the country are participating in this crucial domestic tournament — a golden opportunity for emerging and experienced players to make their mark.
The stakes are high with a total prize pool of PKR 7.75 million. The tournament winner will receive PKR 5 million, while the runner-up will take home PKR 2.5 million.
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