[VIDEOS] Asia Cup 2025 - Was it the right decision by the 3rd umpire to give Fakhar Zaman out against India?

[Snowflake]

I believe it was out. The second angle confirmed it.

These replays always make it seem like the ball bounced.

 

[Mamoon]

It’s out and that would have been the general consensus among the visually impaired PPers if this was an Indian batsman.

Fakhar is a fraud batsman in this format anyway, so it’s not like he was going to do anything.

But we are a crybaby nation because we don’t have the ability to deliver on the pitch.

 

[Hikaru]

Repeat a lie so many times and at such a scale that it appears to be the mainstream opinion, this seems to be the new tactic adopted by Pakistani keyboard warriors, and not just in Cricket.

Decent feel-good strategy, but changes nothing in the real world. With each of these claims, people are just losing whatever little credibility they had.

 

[Devadwal]

I believe it was out. The second angle confirmed it.

These replays always make it seem like the ball bounced.

Because we are seeing 2D images not 3D . It was clean catch.

 

[PakPremi]

It’s out and that would have been the general consensus among the visually impaired PPers if this was an Indian batsman.

Fakhar is a fraud batsman in this format anyway, so it’s not like he was going to do anything.

But we are a crybaby nation because we don’t have the ability to deliver on the pitch.

Even if it was out, was it obvious with camera angles, answer is No. So you cannot give it out. Fakhar may not have stellar record but he was still tonking Indian bowlers, and is one of the better players for Pakistan , he would had scored at a better strike rate than likes if Hasan Talat or Agha. So it is wrong call to say the wrong decision did not impact Pakistan.

 

[Hikaru]

Even if it was out, was it obvious with camera angles, answer is No. So you cannot give it out. Fakhar may not have stellar record but he was still tonking Indian bowlers, and is one of the better players for Pakistan , he would had scored at a better strike rate than likes if Hasan Talat or Agha. So it is wrong call to say the wrong decision did not impact Pakistan.

There is no "even if", he was out to anyone not a Pakistani.

 

[PakPremi]

There is no "even if", he was out to anyone not a Pakistani.

Not true Shahstri also said there was not enough evidence, and part of the ball looks like touching the turf before hitting the gloves unless you do not want to see it. Fakhar may have gotten out soon after and his innings may not have impacted the match but we got to see manhoos batting of Mohd Nawaz , Talat and Agha earlier than could had been. Anyway no matter what the score India would had chased it against this Pakistani bowling attack.

 

[NishanKonar]

This is why we should have proper commentators even for Asia Cup - like Ian Bishop , Mike Atherton , Ian Chappel. They call a spade a spade.

Not these jingoist clowns like Waqar Younis or Ravi Shastri who cant keep their emotions under control

ps : The catch was clean but thanks to Waqar's non stop whining - most Pakistanis are convinced it was not out

 

[NishanKonar]

Imagine if it was India vs England. Say Josh Butler was given out. Do u think Mike Atherton or Nasser Hussain wud start crying all match ?

No way. Even if they thought it was not out or atleast some doubt - they wud say it was umpire's decision , so move on

Now compare that to Waqar's whining !

 

[NishanKonar]

I believe it was out. The second angle confirmed it.

These replays always make it seem like the ball bounced.

This is bcoz its a 3D event captured on 2D camera. Hence it creates illusion of bouncing as the 3rd dimension is not clearly captured

This was a major issue 25 years back. Lots of catches taken cleanly were declared not out. Ian Chappel raised this issue a lot during commentary. That forced ICC to rethink. Since then third umpire started giving out unless there is very clear evidence of grounding

In this case its pretty clear ball bounced inside the gloves. No evidence of touching grass

 

[DTrump]

It went in the gloves.
There is nothing to suggest that it made contact with the turf.

This is a clean catch. As out as Broad in Trent Bridge.

 

[chinaman00]

It was a very clean out. I am surprised the amount of controversy being created for a blatant out.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Looks like Pakistan has found a solution to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. So much crying that they may need to build more dams.

 

[Buffet]

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Seems out to me. Fingers below ball.

 

[Theanonymousone]

It was out. But I was struck more by the reaction from Wasim and Waqar. Commentators should try to maintain atleast some semblance of objectivity when commentating on an international cricket match.

I agree
Sanjay Manjrekar and Gavaskar should be banned from commentary.
These people come across as self-obsessed without adding any insights.

I would prefer the new lot from the likes of Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa etc.

I havent heard much of Pakistani commentators but Wasim Akram is decent. Waqar is tiresome to listen to.

 

[Theanonymousone]

It looked out to me but I can understand Pakistani reactions. And the umpiring in the Asia Cup has been really poor. So, I can understand fans frustration. But the complaint looked unwarranted to me.

 

[sweep_shot]

Looks like Pakistan has found a solution to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. So much crying that they may need to build more dams.

Who started the drama? India did.

Wherever India go, drama happens.

 

[Mamoon]

He was not out today as well. The ball clearly hit the ground before the fielder collected it.

I demand an investigation against the cheater umpire.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Asia Cup: Pakistan files complaint over Fakhar Zaman dismissal​

Pakistan's team management has lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding a controversial caught-behind decision involving Fakhar Zaman during Sunday's Asia Cup Super Four match against India in Dubai.

The incident occurred when Sri Lankan umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge ruled Zaman out for 15, caught behind by Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. However, the TV replay failed to provide conclusive evidence that the catch was clean. On-field umpire Gazi Sohel did not initially give Zaman out and instead referred the decision to the television umpire, who ultimately upheld the dismissal.

Footage from one angle appeared to show the ball bouncing just before reaching Samson's gloves. Nevertheless, the third umpire concluded that the keeper had his fingers under the ball at the moment of contact. Zaman, visibly dissatisfied, lingered at the crease before reluctantly walking off.

According to sources, Pakistan team manager Naveed Cheema approached match referee Andy Pycroft to protest the decision but was informed it was outside the referee's jurisdiction. Cheema then escalated the matter by submitting a formal complaint to the ICC via email.

Following the match, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha also voiced his concerns during the post-match press conference. “I’m not sure about the decision — that’s the umpire’s job. They can make mistakes, and I don’t have a problem with that,” he said. “But to me, it did look like the ball bounced before it reached the keeper.”

Source: Gulf News

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