Shahid Afridi (Video Grabs) New Delhi: The release of the Pakistani Opener Fakhara Zaman at the Asian Cup 2025 Super Four Clash lit a storm criticism against India, while former greats Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Yusuf and Shaaib Akhtar fired the decision of the third referee.Fakhar, who looked ominous contact with the three borders from nine balls, was distributed to Hardik Pandy in third place. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson plunged low to claim a chance, but Replays suggested that the ball is very close to the lawn. Despite the inconclusive evidence, the third referee expelled Fakhara out and let the dough rage.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!
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On TV Samaa Afridi did not spray words. He joked with the tempting smile: “Unhone iPL me Bhi this referee Karni Hai (also has to decide in IPL),” he suggests bias towards India. His comment attracted laughter in the studio, but emphasized Pakistani frustration.Yusuf supported him and stressed that Fakhar’s goal came just at a time when he dominated by an Indian attack. “They didn’t even check many angles. Fakhar hit three four and Bumhrah and Bumhrah were first dealing with.
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Was it the decision of the third judge to reject Fakhar Zaman?
The Akhtar Shoaib, talking on Tapmad, was just as dull and described the call as a “bad decision”. “Fakhar was not out. With 26 available cameras, why did the third referee only checked two angles? If Fakhar remained, the match could turn,” Rawalpindi Express argued, adding that the critical standards were clearly declining.Pakistani Captain Salman Agha admitted that the call was questionable, but refused to use it as an apology. “Referees can make mistakes. For me it seemed that the ball bounced off, but India bowed well and we were inconsistent,” he said.India continued to chase 172 at 18.5 overs, with ABHISHEK SHARMA and SHUBMAN GILL driven the 105-run stand. Indian players skipped Handshake again with Pakistan and instead decided to recognize only the match officials.Pakistan will now head to Abu Dhabi to face Sri Lanka on Tuesday, while India meets Bangladesh on Wednesday in his next four accessories.
