An umpire’s role in any cricket game is very important for the proceedings. While the umpires don’t get many decisions wrong these days due to the assistance of technology, some decisions have left the fans questioning their skills. The Indian T20 League, the most popular league, has also seen some bizarre decisions. In this article, we will look at some of the most shocking decisions made by umpires in the history of the Indian T20 League.
#1 No ball reversed- Chennai vs Rajasthan, 2019
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In a thrilling game, Chennai needed 8 runs in the final 3 balls of Ben Stokes‘ final over. In the dugouts and on the field, there was a lot of anxiety. Ulhase Gandhe, the on-field umpire, signalled a no-ball after Ravindra Jadeja scored two runs, further escalating the situation.
However, the decision was reversed, eliminating the extra run and the free-hit, which caused a great deal of confusion. MS Dhoni, the captain, stormed onto the field as Jadeja made angry gestures toward the umpires, starting a heated argument. Many questions were raised, and Dhoni received a great deal of criticism for his actions, due to the umpire’s poor decision-making.
