The dismissal of Fakhar Zaman during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match has sparked controversy, with Pakistani players and former cricketers questioning the third umpire’s decision. Concerns centre on the legitimacy of Sanju Samson’s catch and the limited camera angles used for review. At the heart of the controversy is umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge of Sri Lanka.Fact check: Does IND vs PAK umpire have IPL contract as claimed? Ex-Pakistan players accuse him of bias
The dismissal of Fakhar Zaman during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match has sparked controversy, with Pakistani players and former cricketers questioning the third umpire’s decision. Concerns centre on the legitimacy of Sanju Samson’s catch and the limited camera angles used for review. At the heart of the controversy is umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge of Sri Lanka.