Writing in his newly released autobiography, the retired opening batsman described the chaotic scenes that unfolded as the visiting team walked off for lunch following the controversial dismissal of England batter Jonny Bairstow.

The flashpoint occurred during a heated second Test match when Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped Bairstow amid a storm of crowd protests and fierce backlash from spectators and club members alike.

Television footage from that day broadcasted clashes involving Khawaja and teammate David Warner as players negotiated a hostile pathway through the pavilion towards the away dressing room.

Reflecting on the hostile reception in his book, Khawaja detailed how ordinarily polite supporters transformed into an aggressive crowd as tempers flared following the disputed dismissal incident.

"We didn't realise what was waiting for us in the Long Room," Khawaja wrote, describing the members as acting akin to a pack of privileged individuals barking at the players from close range.

He stated that one individual shouted and screamed directly in his face, while another member attempted to deliberately trip both Warner and himself as they climbed the pavilion stairs.

" Davey told him off first, so I didn't think the bloke would do it again, but as I went to walk upstairs, he tried to do it to me too," Khawaja explained regarding the physical obstruction.

Upon reaching the top of the stairwell, the Australian player recounted seeing a large group gathered near the changing rooms, prompting him to question whether he had entered a zoo rather than a cricket ground.

Following the initial commotion back in 2023, the Marylebone Cricket Club took swift disciplinary action by expelling one member and suspending two others for offensive behavior and inappropriate language.

The subsequent internal investigation led to one individual receiving a four-and-a-half-year suspension, while another served a thirty-month ban for their conduct within the members' enclosure.

Khawaja retired from international cricket in January after compiling 6,229 runs across 88 Test matches for his country, leaving behind a distinguished career at the highest level of the sport.

Former Pakistan captain and coach Misbah-ul-Haq voiced strong criticism regarding the poor condition of the playing outfield and faulty floodlight towers at the venue. Misbah stated firmly that the safety and well-being of professional cricketers cannot be compromised under any circumstances, drawing immediate attention to the tournament's operational shortcomings.

Aside from the infrastructural issues, tensions flared following a contentious decision by organisers to reduce matches to a five-over format. The move prompted a fierce protest from the Sudurpaschim Royals franchise, though play eventually resumed after prolonged negotiations between team officials and tournament organisers.

In the resulting fixture, the Biratnagar Kings secured a 35-run victory over their opponents. However, the post-match atmosphere remained strained after the Sudurpaschim Royals captain was reportedly left off the guest list for the official post-match presentation ceremony.

Further controversy emerged regarding financial arrangements involving a reported twenty-five thousand dollar fee linked to each participating Pakistani cricketer. Sources within the Pakistan Cricket Board subsequently clarified that the substantial fee had been demanded directly from tournament franchises rather than from the players themselves.

A total of eight high-profile Pakistani cricketers initially signed up to feature in the expanding Twenty20 tournament. The contingent included Sahibzada Farhan, Haider Ali, Hunain Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Usama Mir, and Hussain Talat alongside one additional compatriot.

Among the entire touring group, Hussain Talat is now the sole Pakistani cricketer remaining in Nepal to continue his involvement in the competition. The Nepal Premier League is officially scheduled to run and continue until November 21, despite the sudden player departures and administrative disputes.