By KHURRAM SHEHZAD :
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come down hard on the International Cricket Council (ICC), demanding an immediate inquiry into the controversial dismissal of Fakhar Zaman that has shaken the cricket world.
The left-handed opener, in sublime touch during the recent clash, was ruled out under circumstances that many have called “highly dubious” and damaging to the credibility of the Decision Review System (DRS). Broadcast replays raised more questions than answers, with several pundits describing the third umpire’s ruling as “shocking” and “unjustifiable.”
PCB’s Formal Protest
According to PCB insiders, the board has lodged a written complaint with ICC, asking for a detailed explanation and accountability over the call. “We want clarity, we want transparency — cricket cannot afford decisions that undermine trust in the system,” a senior PCB official told Sportsnaama.
The letter, sources confirm, highlights flaws in the interpretation of UltraEdge technology and questions whether the same standards are applied consistently across matches.
Outrage Across the Cricket World
The controversial decision has set off a wave of anger. Fans flooded social media with clips of the dismissal, while several former players called out the ICC for what they see as “incompetence in the highest form.”
Ex-cricketers have urged the governing body to tighten protocols, with one commentator bluntly stating: “If this is what DRS is for, then cricket is heading in the wrong direction.”
A Test Case for ICC
For Pakistan, the dismissal was not just a turning point in the game — it was a flashpoint in a bigger battle for fairness. The PCB’s strong stance signals a refusal to tolerate questionable officiating in high-profile encounters.
The ball is now in ICC’s court. Whether it backs its officials or admits to lapses, the handling of Fakhar Zaman’s case could set a precedent for how cricket deals with contentious decisions in the future.
One thing is clear: this controversy is far from over.
