Mirpur, 16 March (H.S.): Pakistan's cricket team has lodged a formal complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid regarding a disputed review by Bangladesh during Sunday's third ODI, spotlighting an umpiring controversy in the final over at Mirpur.With Pakistan needing 12 off the last two balls, Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain delivered a flighted leg-side ball ruled wide by on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena.

Bangladesh players conferred and reviewed for LBW despite replays already screening, allegedly breaching protocol that decisions precede footage to avoid influence—potentially beyond the 15-second window, though unverified sans timer.DRS Hawk-Eye revealed slight bat contact, overturning the wide; Bangladesh's review failed, but the equation tightened to 12 off one.

Shaheen Shah Afridi fell stumped next ball, smashing stumps in frustration as Bangladesh sealed an 11-run win and 2-1 series triumph. Pakistan contends the infraction altered outcomes, seeking at minimum an admission of error.

This echoes the second ODI's run-out spat involving Salman Agha and Mehdi Hasan Miraz, resulting in demerit points and fines.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar