November 30th 2025.
During the tri-series final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Saturday, the Pakistani players caught everyone's attention with their actions. However, their antics risked incurring a fine for the team. It all started when the Men in Green had a confrontation with the umpire after he declared Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka not out. In response, Shaheen Afridi swiftly targeted Shanaka's stumps, resulting in him being clean bowled. The team then appealed the decision, which was captured in a video that has now gone viral.
The incident occurred when Shanaka failed to hit a slower delivery and instead sent the ball towards short third, where Fakhar Zaman was waiting to make what seemed to be a clean catch. The on-field decision was declared out, but after reviewing the footage, the third umpire overturned it, citing that the ball had touched the ground before being caught. This came as a shock to the Pakistani players, who were visibly stunned by the decision. Fakhar and Shaheen could not believe it and expressed their disbelief as the not out decision was confirmed.
However, Shaheen did not let this setback get to him. On the very next ball, he delivered another slower delivery that completely bamboozled Shanaka, hitting the leg stump and causing it to crash. In a moment of triumph, Shaheen turned towards the umpire with his arms raised, making an appeal that also served as a pointed response to the previous decision. Fakhar also joined in, gesturing towards the TV umpire as the team channeled their frustration into a moment of celebration.
The entire incident was captured and shared on social media, causing a stir among cricket fans. It was evident that Fakhar and Shaheen were not happy with the umpire for the previous decision, and their appeal for a clean bowled was a clear indication of their dissatisfaction. Despite the risk of a fine, the Pakistani players could not contain their emotions and let it out in the form of a passionate appeal. The game may have been tense, but it certainly provided an entertaining moment for all those watching.
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