Fakhar Zaman Catch Controversy: Fakhar Zaman started ‘crying’ as soon as it was out, there was a ruckus on Sanju Samson’s catch

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Why did Fakhar Jaman cry? (PC-PTI)

Fakhar zaman: Pakistan’s batsman Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for just 14 runs in the Super 4 match of Asia Cup 2025. India’s all -rounder Hardik Pandya caught him out by Sanju Samson, traping him on a slow ball. However, he started crying after Fakhar Jaman was out because he was not happy with the decision of the third umpire. Actually, the ball took the outer edge of Fakhar Jaman’s bat and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson caught the ball dip on the ground. The field umpires sought the help of the third umpire to watch clean catch and Fakhar Jaman was shocked when the decision came.

Fakhar Jaman’s senses

When the third umpire examined the catch of Sanju Samson, he found that the ball went directly to his gloves and that is why Fakhar gave him out. But this player was shocked as soon as the decision of the third umpire came. He started complaining to the umpire on the field. He felt that the ball hit the ground before Sanju Samson went to the gloves but it did not happen. The extent was reached when Fakhar Zaman reached the pavilion and made the same complaint to his head coach Mike Hessen but he looked satisfied with the decision.

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Controversy over Fakhar Jaman’s catch

Fakhar Zaman’s catch started to have a fierce dispute. Pakistani fans on social media described this catch as illegal. The fans even alleged that the umpires were taking the side of India while it was clear in the replay that Fakhar Zaman’s catch was absolutely correct. Well, Sanju Samson caught the best catch but Team India also left two catches in the powerplay. The first catch was released by Abhishek Sharma in the third man area, while the second catch was dropped by Kuldeep Yadav on the fine leg.

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