Questions have been raised over England wicketkeeper Olive Pope’s catch of Pakistani batter Saud Shakeel during the fourth day of the second Test against England in Multan.
Shakeel, who was batting at 94, was given out in a decision termed controversial by several cricketers including Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Shakeel played England‘s Mark Wood’s ball that went behind the wickets and was caught by Ollie Pope. The bowler, wicket-keeper, and other players appealed for a caught behind after which Aleem Dar sought the third umpire’s input on the matter.
After thoroughly reviewing the catch, the third umpire declared Shakeel as out. The decision triggered a hated debate on social media, with people calling it “doubtful”.
