Pakistan Journalist Caught Smoking During PSL 2026 Match, Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Stadium Protocol

March 02, 2026: The Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL 2026) is again in the news, and this time for something off the field. A video from a recent match has started a new debate. It shows a man smoking a cigarette inside the stadium during live coverage. This has raised questions about rules and discipline in the league.

In the video, a man is sitting in the stands and smoking. When the camera shows him, he looks nervous and quickly tries to leave his seat. He also tries to hide the cigarette, but the moment is clearly seen. The video was soon shared on social media and became popular.

🚨 STANDARD OF PSL 🚨

Sports Journalist Ejaz Bakhri was caught smoking live in the PSL 2026 match 😯

Is smoking allowed in the Stadium during the PSL matches?🧐

The standard of PSL is going down and down and will continue to be down in coming years 😵‍💫pic.twitter.com/dKCcn8RtHa

— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) April 2, 2026

Man Identified as Journalist, Raises Concerns

The man has been identified as Ejaz Wasim Bakhri, who is said to be a Pakistani journalist. Smoking inside the stadium is not allowed, which makes this incident serious. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may now face pressure to take action and improve security. This is not the first such case, as former player Imad Wasim was also seen smoking during a past PSL season and faced criticism.

HUGE BLUNDERS BY THE BROADCASTING TEAM TODAY.

- The scorecard is disappeared from the last 2 overs.

- In the start there was massive confusion in the score of players. Adding dot balls when player taking a double, and adding one player's score to the other one.

This kind of… pic.twitter.com/tck6i9v2ou

— Salman. (@TsMeSalman1) April 2, 2026

The PSL has faced many issues over the years. In the 2026 season, there were problems like ball tampering, and Fakhar Zaman received a two-match ban. There were also reports of the jersey colour coming off on the ball. With this latest incident, the league is again under attention, and fans are asking for better rules and fair action.

Broadcast Errors Add to PSL Controversies

Another issue occurred during the final overs of the first innings while Quetta Gladiators were batting in the match against Islamabad United on Thursday. The problem arose when the scorecard suddenly disappeared from the live broadcast. Fans watching the match were left confused as incorrect details were shown on the screen. Doubles were displayed as dot balls, and one player’s runs were added to another player’s score. Many viewers expressed their dissatisfaction, calling the broadcast poor and unprofessional.

These errors led to strong reactions from fans, with many sharing their views on social media. They stated that such mistakes should not happen in a major tournament like the PSL. The league has already faced several issues in the past, including ball tampering incidents, social media controversies, and fines imposed on players. With this latest mistake, PSL has once again come under criticism, and fans are calling for better quality and improved management during matches.