Former Pakistani Captain Shahid Afridi ruled a debate on the decisive standards in Asia Cup 2025 after the controversial release of Fakhar Zaman during the conflict of Super 4 against India in Dubai on Sunday, September 21.
Afridi spoke on a panel with a TV Samaa and took on the officials insolent digging and noted, “He must also work in IPL.” His comments came after several members of the Pakistani cricket brotherhood expressed dissatisfaction with the decision of the third EUMIR.
The incident occurred third after Pakistani shifts after India decided to mix first. Fakhar Zaman, who looked into contact with three early borders, Put off an off-cutter from Hardik Pandya. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson plunged forward to claim the catch, but Replays suggested that the ball may have touched the ground before gathering. After a lengthy review, the third referee decided the dough out and Fakhar left frustrated.
The former Mohammad Yousuf Back legend also supported Afridi and pointed out that he began confidently against Indian first -class pitch, including Jasprit Bumhrah, before his shifts were shortened.
“He was our main player, he began to intervene several boundaries against the world level pitch (Jasprit Bumrah),” Mohammad Yousuf also commented in the same panel.
Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha expressed his doubts at a press conference after the match. “I really don’t know about the decision. As for me, I thought it was reflected. The referees can make mistakes, and that is understandable. For me it seemed bounced off, but I could be wrong,” he said. He further suggested that Fakhar’s aggressive beginning could drive Pakistan to approximately 190 if he continued.
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Pakistan eventually published 172 runs, largely thanks to the bold 58 Sahibzada Farhan. India, however, persecuted light work. Abhishek Sharma hit the blister of 74 of 39 balls, while SHUBMAN GILL contributed 47 when India wrapped victory with six goals in hand and 7 balls to save.
Now Pakistan will be the bank for the remaining games against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to make sure they have the best chance of qualifying for the finals, where the third Ind VS then Clash could be on the cards.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
September 23, 2025
