Pakistan Complains Over DRS Call in Bangladesh ODI Win

In a tense finish to their three-match ODI series, Pakistan lodged a formal complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid over a controversial Decision Review System decision during Sunday's third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. The incident, which occurred on the penultimate ball, contributed to Bangladesh's 11-run victory and a 2-1 series win, their first over Pakistan in 11 years.

Pakistan were chasing 291 runs and needed 12 off the last two deliveries, with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi at the crease facing Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain. Afridi missed a flighted delivery that spun down the leg side, and on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena initially signaled it as a wide. After a brief discussion among the Bangladesh players, they requested an LBW review, which Dharmasena allowed despite the ball appearing far from the stumps.

The review proved pivotal. Replays and UltraEdge technology showed a slight spike, indicating the ball had grazed the toe-end of Afridi's bat. The wide call was overturned, meaning Bangladesh retained their review but denied Pakistan the extra run and delivery. Afridi was then stumped off the final ball, attempting a big shot in frustration, as he swung...