Mon Sep 22 17:03:38 UTC 2025: **Pakistan Lodges Complaint Over Contentious Fakhar Zaman Dismissal in Asia Cup Clash Against India**

**Dubai, UAE** – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding a disputed caught-behind decision that led to the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman during Sunday’s Asia Cup Super Four match against India.

The incident occurred when Zaman, batting on 15, was given out caught behind by wicketkeeper Sanju Samson by Sri Lankan TV umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge. On-field umpire Gazi Sohel had referred the decision, and replays were inconclusive. While some angles suggested the ball might have bounced before landing in Samson’s gloves, the TV umpire deemed it a clean catch. Zaman expressed his displeasure before leaving the field.

According to sources, Pakistan team manager Naveed Cheema initially approached match referee Andy Pycroft, seeking redress, but was directed to the ICC. Cheema subsequently sent an email to the ICC lodging the official complaint.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha also questioned the decision after the match, stating, “It does look like it bounced before it was carried to the keeper…Umpires can make mistakes…But it does look like it bounced before it reached the keeper.” Agha suggested that Zaman’s continued presence at the crease could have significantly impacted Pakistan’s innings, potentially adding 20-30 runs to their total.

This complaint follows previous tensions between the two sides, including a controversy over Indian players refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after both matches. The PCB had earlier requested the ICC to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the handshake issue, a request that was rejected.

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