The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding Fakhar Zaman's dismissal in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (September 21).

The Pakistan opener was removed by Hardik Pandya in the third over of the game. Fakhar looked in good touch as he took down Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik in the first couple of overs. However, Hardik had the last laugh as he dismissed the southpaw for 15 runs.

Fakhar edged a delivery from Hardik to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. The on-field umpire ruled him out, but the Pakistani batter hung around and the decision was deferred to third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge to check whether the catch was clean.

The ball appeared very close to the ground before going into the gloves. Palliyaguruge saw replays from different angles and eventually came to a conclusion that the catch was fair, as the fingers were underneath the ball.

Fakhar though was left livid with the verdict as he shook his head while walking back. The cameras also caught Pakistan coach Mike Hesson fuming with the decision.

In the post-match press conference, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha too questioned Fakhar Zaman's dismissal, citing possible umpire error.

Now, a report published in Hindustan Times claims that the PCB has taken the matter up with the ICC, writing to the world body and complaining about the entire episode.

"Yes, we have complained to the ICC about Fakhar Zaman's dismissal. He was not out, according to us, as the ball didn't carry properly. We seek an investigation into the matter," Hindustan Times quoted a PCB insider as saying.

According to the report, the complaint was filed by the Pakistan team manager, Naveed Cheema, after the culmination of the Super 4 match.

Coming to the match, Pakistan suffered a humiliating six-wicket defeat at the hands of India and they are now facing a must-win situation in the remaining Super 4 games to stay alive in the tournament.

Asked to bat first, the Men in Green posted 171/5 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of Sahibzada Farhan’s half-century (58 off 45) and Faheem Ashraf’s unbeaten cameo (20* off 8).

In reply, the Indian opening duo of Abhishek Sharma (74 off 39) and Shubman Gill (47 off 28) took the Pakistani bowling attack to the cleaners, sharing a fiery 105-run stand to propel the defending champions over the line with seven deliveries to spare.