India, Sept. 22 -- Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, on Sunday, was left raging at the poor standard of umpiring in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against Pakistan, where Fakhar Zaman suffered a controversial dismissal. Akhtar reckoned that had Fakhar survived, the result could have been different. Pakistan lost by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium, losing to India for the seventh straight time in international cricket, and second in a row in the ongoing tournament.

The incident happened on the third ball of the third over after Pakistan were put to bat first in the high-voltage match. Hardik Pandya bowled an off-cutter as Fakhar looked to play on the off side, but got a faint outside edge. The delivery made its...