Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals ended in a controversial finish after umpiring error in judgment. In the high-scoring game, Delhi Capitals were required 36 runs in the last over with Rovman Powell on strike. The first three balls went for back-to-back sixes, However, the third ball appeared to be no ball as it was above waist height. The umpires were adamant and did not call it a no-ball. They even did not consult the third umpire. Rishabh Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals was very annoyed with the umpiring and wanted the players to return from the field. After the things got settled, Rovman Powell could not connect the ball and Delhi Capitals lost the game by 15 runs.
It was such an amazing game that ended with controversy. This year in IPL 2022, the umpiring has been very poor. In the early games, Virat Kohli‘s decision of LBW was controversial. In the post-match presentation, Rishabh Pant accepted that it was not right to send Pravin Amre on the field. He said,
“I think they were bowling well throughout the game but in the end, Powell gave us a chance. I thought the no ball could have been precious for us. I thought we could have checked that no ball, but it’s not in my control.
Yes, disappointed, but can’t do much about it. Everyone was frustrated because it was not even close, so I thought it was only a no ball. Everyone in the ground saw that. I think third umpire should have intervened in between and said it was a no ball, but I can’t change the rule myself I guess. [When asked if it was okay to send a team management member onto the field to argue the lack of a no ball call].
Obviously it wasn’t right, but what happened with us was also not right. It was just the heat of the moment, can’t do much about it. I think it was the fault of both of the sides, not even only for us because throughout the tournament we have seen some good umpiring. I thought we could have done pretty well from there I guess. It hurts more when you go so close, especially to a match when the other team has scored 220 runs, but I feel we could have bowled a little better. It’s part and parcel of the game. I can only tell them to have their chin up and prepare for the next one right now.”
Twitteratis flooded with the tweets and putting their point of view on the micro-blogging site. Many people and cricket experts are against Rishabh Pant for calling the players and forfeiting the game.
DISGUSTING UMPIRING
The umpire should be punished for not consulting THIRD Umpire#IPL2022 #IPL #RRvsDC #DCvsRR— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) April 22, 2022
Will you not say anything to umpires for not consulting with THIRD UMPIRE for that FAIR NO Ball?
— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) April 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/praneetsamaiya/status/1517566762463731716
In 2019 when MSD went INSIDE, people were praising & today Rishabh PANT is getting CRITICIZED
Such HYPOCRACY#IPL #IPL2022 #DCvsRR #RRvsDC #MSD #RishabhPant #Pant pic.twitter.com/WBidTpYgk4— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) April 22, 2022
That was a clear no ball. #umpiring
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/superking1814/status/1517568490403553280
So umpires check no balls for front foot every ball, but can’t check a high full toss? Makes sense… pic.twitter.com/RUOX3Yh3YF
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) April 22, 2022
Moving forward perhaps the third umpire should be checking the waist high full tosses too. If its visible, why not correct it ? #DCvsRR
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) April 22, 2022
Rishabh Pant may get penalized for his behavior by the match referee. What do you guys think? Which side you guys are on? Do you think it was a no-ball or umpires were right? Let us know in the comments below.
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