On Valentine’s Day, veteran Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena posted a photo on Facebook with Sourav Ganguly and Ramiz Raja, who were in Dubai for a meeting of the MCC Cricket Committee. While Dharmasena often posts pictures from both on- and off-field moments, it was the caption of the post that caught the eye of fans. He wrote, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you’, which left fans in splits and confused about the connection between the post and the occasion.
Dharmasena is one of the most well-known umpires in the world, having officiated in several important cricket matches, including the 2019 Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand and the 20-20 World Cup final between Pakistan and England. He holds the unique feat of being the only person who has both played and umpired in a Cricket World Cup final, having been part of the Sri Lankan team that defeated Australia in the 1996 Cricket World Cup final in Lahore.
Dharmasena’s Valentine’s Day post with Ganguly and Raja seems to be a lighthearted and playful gesture, and it reflects the camaraderie and friendship that exists between the three men. The post garnered a lot of attention on social media, with fans expressing their confusion and amusement at the unusual caption.
Despite the confusion surrounding the post, it is clear that Dharmasena is an experienced and respected umpire in the world of cricket. He has a long and distinguished career, and his contributions to the sport have been significant. His involvement in the MCC Cricket Committee is yet another indication of his passion and dedication to the game.
In conclusion, while Dharmasena’s Valentine’s Day post may have left fans scratching their heads, it is a reminder of the lighter side of the world of cricket and the friendships that can be formed between players, coaches, and umpires. It is also a testament to the lasting impact that Dharmasena has had on the sport, both on and off the field.
As soon as Dharmasena made the post, cricket fans began reacting to the confusing and lighthearted post. These are some of the best reactions to the post that included Sourav Ganguly and Ramiz Raja.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
— Adish ??? (@AdishG97) February 13, 2023
— Mohit (@cric8holic) February 14, 2023
Kumar Garmsena
— vela B (@noturCuppofT) February 13, 2023
— Ajay_Techno (@Ajaym92476791) February 14, 2023
Kumar Adharmasena
— Abhigyan Mishra (@Abhigya81340403) February 14, 2023
Sourav Ganguly trying to buy him out for the World Cup so that he does similar to what he did in 2019 world cup to New Zealand…. Home advantage ???
— Bendre Soham@93 (@Bendre_soham_93) February 14, 2023
— Anubhav?? (@thexkidd__) February 13, 2023
Dada ye dharm sankat h @SGanguly99
— Dr. jhatka (@MainpalVarma) February 14, 2023
The heart wants what the heart wants!
— Ankita (@chai__biskoot) February 14, 2023