SaralnamaThe Asia Cup 2025 saw major umpiring errors. India and Pakistan will play the final on at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is their first-ever Asia Cup final since the tournament began in 1984. In a Group A match between Pakistan and Oman, umpires Masudur Rahman and Ahmad Shah Pakteen made a crucial mistake. After a drinks break, they allowed the wrong batsman to take strike. Sahibzada Farhan faced the first ball of the 11th over instead of Mohammad Haris. Neither umpire noticed this error, raising questions about their focus during such an important tournament. (Updated 27 Sep 2025, 20:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Asia Cup 2025 saw major umpiring errors
- India and Pakistan will play the final on at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- This is their first-ever Asia Cup final since the tournament began in 1984