The Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi in an exhibition game on Sunday by a score of three, although there were plenty of heated arguments on the field throughout the game.
When Mohammad Haris hit Aimal Khan for a boundary in the fourth over of the Zalmi’s innings, Sarfaraz can be overheard loudly insulting his teammate in the background.
In just 3.4 overs, Peshawar had rumbled to 40-0, and Sarfaraz was clearly agitated with the situation.
Former cricketers and cricket fans have previously criticised Sarfaraz for his passionate outbursts toward his own players during a game.
Aaqib Javed, the head coach of the Lahore Qalandars, admitted in a 2021 interview with Cricket Pakistan that he once protested to umpire Aleem Dar about the wicketkeeper’s conduct.
“I told Aleem Dar about how Sarfaraz has been treating Quetta’s bowlers from behind the stumps. I don’t know how they endure these abuses and insults. No code of conduct applies to him for abusing players in the open?,” said Aaqib.
In the National T20 Cup last year, Sarfaraz was punished for using foul language while playing against Balochistan.
After being removed by Kashif Bhatti at the point region, the wicketkeeper used foul language.
Sarfaraz was accused by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of violating Article 2.3, which prohibits the “Use of audible obscenity.”
In the 2018 season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, which is set to start on February 13, Sarfaraz will serve as Gladiators’ head coach for the eighth straight year.