previous Pakistan Cricketers took a cruel dig at the PSL after the regular white ball turned pink due to the color shift of the Hyderabad Kings jersey during the first match of the season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.The PSL 2026 season started on March 26, but the opening match itself sparked controversy. The match between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore unexpectedly turned into what fans call a ‘pink ball match’. The match became a trending topic on social media Kamran Akmal No hesitation in spoofing PSL and their jersey “dupatta Lane”. “I really thought Hyderabad Kings jerseys were dyed in Dupatta lanes back home, the kind of place where they re-dye their white clothes cheaply.” – Kamran Akmal on Pakistani YouTube channel The Game Plan. Kamran Akmal said: “I think Hyderabad Kings colored their jerseys with some desi scarves which brought a new color to the whites at a cheap price.” Cricketers often use jerseys or towels to wipe the ball to maintain its shine, which helps bowlers generate their swing. However, the incident raised serious concerns, with many calling it a disgrace to the PSL. Questions have been raised about how these inferior jerseys were approved, resulting in the colors being transferred to the match balls. Hyderabad Kings Captain Marnus Labuschagne He also spoke about the incident in the post-match press conference, noting that it was the first time he had experienced such a situation. “After the second round, I did say to the referee, ‘What happened? The ball is red.'” It must have come from clothing or something like that. I’ve never seen anything like this before, I’ve seen things on the bat hit the ball, or when the ball hits the pad and peels off some of the paint. But I’ve never seen that happen to clothes. I’m sure they’ll figure it out in the next few games. ” a confused Labuschagne told reporters.
