The Multan Sultans owner Gohar Shah has once again spoken publicly about the recent ball-tampering controversy involving Lahore Qalandars. He has reaffirmed his earlier remarks and said he is not withdrawing his comments.
Speaking on The Burger Stop Podcast, the Multan Sultans owner said his criticism was directed at fan behavior, not the players or team management. He clarified that his issue was with how some fans reacted online and in public discussions.
He said he finds Lahore Qalandars “annoying” due to their fan base behavior. However, he stressed that his comments were not aimed at the franchise owners or cricketers.
The Multan Sultans owner said, “I just don’t like how they behave, especially their fan base. I am not pointing any fingers at the owners or players.”
He also responded to criticism he faced after posting about the incident on social media. He explained that he had no involvement in the umpire’s decision during the match.
According to him, his reaction came purely as a spectator watching the game. He said he noticed something unusual happening with the ball during play.
The Multan Sultans owner added that he posted a comment jokingly, saying the ball looked like it was being altered. Later, the umpire reviewed the situation and penalized Lahore Qalandars for ball tampering.
He stated that he was not present at the stadium during the decision. He said he was at home and had no connection with the on-field officials.
The incident relates to a controversial moment in a Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. The match took place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
During the game, officials penalized Lahore Qalandars after noticing changes in the ball’s condition. Five runs were awarded to Karachi Kings, and the ball was replaced.
The Multan Sultans owner maintained that his comments were based on observation as a viewer. He insisted that he did not influence any decision made by the umpire.
Following the controversy, his social media post received strong reactions. Some accused him of bias, but he rejected those claims.
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He concluded by standing firm on his opinion, stating that his stance has not changed despite criticism.
