Umpire Anil Chaudhary gives his verdict; ‘To me it seemed like…’

Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has weighed in on the heated debate surrounding Sanju Samson’s controversial catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash. The dismissal sparked protests from Pakistan’s team management and divided opinions among fans, with some claiming the ball touched the ground. Chaudhary said the TV umpire could have checked a side angle but maintained that, to him, it looked like a clean catch with no evidence of the ball touching the ground. He highlighted that such calls have been debated for years and affirmed that, from his perspective, Fakhar Zaman was indeed out.