Are Indian umpires incompetent?

[BaaliSoda]

IMHO, this is one of the few series that had absolutely best on-filed umpiring (not counting the few dodgy 3rd umpire decisions by Shamssudeen or Anil Chaudhary) that i could remember of.

Yes, some of the marginal calls were questionable but still my respect/admiration has only grown for the brilliance (or accuracy) of both Nithin Menon (by far the best Indian Umpire on the circuit, these days) and Virender Sharma (another fabulous umpire) in a testing/challenging conditions against some really tough set of players.

 

[gibsyhesperis]

The onfield umpires were very good.
Less said about the competence of the third umpire the better

 

[BaankeJi]

Nitin Menon was brilliant in this series. Many reviews agreed with his on-field decision.

 

[MenInG]

England were cruising on 170/1, when Ben Stokes (on 31) thought he could take it easy but he survived by the skin of his bat or due to the benefit of the doubt given to the batsman, by the third umpire.

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav's direct hit from the deep almost got the left-hander - who had to complete the second run - and was looking at who the fielder was.

The throw was really good and after many replays, the third umpire Anil Chaudhary decided that the batsman was safe. However, the replays were not really conclusive and perhaps it just came down to benefit of the doubt.

A wicket of especially Stokes would have really helped India. After the decision was taken, this is how fans reacted.

As for the clash, England had won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first. India had a poor start as in-form Shikhar Dhawan got out cheaply in the fourth over. Skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma added 28 off 29 balls before Sam Curran sent Rohit (25) back in the ninth over.

KL Rahul then came to the crease and was involved in two crucial hundred-plus partnerships with Kohli and Pant. Kohli smashed 66 before he was sent back to the pavilion by Adil Rashid.

While Rahul hit a classy 108 off 114 balls, Pant scored a 40-ball 77 which included seven sixes and three fours.

https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/re...ird-umpire-in-2nd-odi-sparks-reaction-2883247


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That was out !!! No part of bat was touching over the line . It was just showing that it was over ! Just my opinion !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiavsEngland?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiavsEngland</a></p>— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1375453006276087810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Romali_rotti]

This has to be the first time I have ever seen the home umpires give so many bad decisions in the favor of the visiting team. Bumped catches, run outs, you name it.. @ Zaz was right, Indian umpires are terrible..

 

[Last Monetarist]

Kinda confirms my impression that Indian umpires don't get any training to be a third umpire. It's a specialist role, and we've witnessed some of the worst decision-making by third umpires during this tour. I struggle to imagine how any competent umpire can rule that Stokes runout as not being out yesterday.

 

[street cricketer]

Most of the Indian umpires are incompetent, but Nitin Menon has been an exception.

Has not put a foot wrong the whole series.

 

[MenInG]

Nitin Menon DRS record in England tour of India.

40 referrals
Five upheld
12 Umpire's Call
23 Struck Down

Of the 35 LBW referrals, only two were overturned.

 

[redmaverik84]

As good As Nitin Menon was in the series, the other 2 were disasters waiting to happen, Anil Chaudhary almost has a smirk on his face when his decision gets referred as though the end result is inevitable

 

[har9900]

If 5 were upheld and 23 were struck down, how come only two were overturned? Can you please explain?

Nitin Menon DRS record in England tour of India.

40 referrals
Five upheld
12 Umpire's Call
23 Struck Down

Of the 35 LBW referrals, only two were overturned.

 

[MenInG]

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday gave a thumbs up to the quality of umpiring by the Englishmen in the ongoing Test series between India and England but said he would still prefer neutral umpires.

The ICC had made it mandatory to have one neutral umpire in a Test in 1994 before making it two for a match in 2002.

However, due to the travel restrictions with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had temporarily allowed home umpires to officiate in all the World Test Championships matches.

"I would still want to see neutral umpires because after you exhaust your 2-3 reviews, there could still be a decision that could be game-turning," said the former India skipper while commentating during day three of the second Test.

"To avoid the finger of bias, you should have neutral umpires."

Gavaskar said he is happy with the on-field decisions taken by the home umpires in the ongoing series and the series in Australia in January.

"The quality of umpiring in this series (between India and England) as well as in Australia has been brilliant. Can''t say that about it during our (playing) days though," he said.

Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth are the two on-field umpires in the second Test, while Richard Kettleborough and Chris Broad are the third umpire and match referee respectively.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...unil-gavaskar-bats-for-neutral-umpires/799189

 

[cricketjoshila]

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday gave a thumbs up to the quality of umpiring by the Englishmen in the ongoing Test series between India and England but said he would still prefer neutral umpires.

The ICC had made it mandatory to have one neutral umpire in a Test in 1994 before making it two for a match in 2002.

However, due to the travel restrictions with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had temporarily allowed home umpires to officiate in all the World Test Championships matches.

"I would still want to see neutral umpires because after you exhaust your 2-3 reviews, there could still be a decision that could be game-turning," said the former India skipper while commentating during day three of the second Test.

"To avoid the finger of bias, you should have neutral umpires."

Gavaskar said he is happy with the on-field decisions taken by the home umpires in the ongoing series and the series in Australia in January.

"The quality of umpiring in this series (between India and England) as well as in Australia has been brilliant. Can''t say that about it during our (playing) days though," he said.

Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth are the two on-field umpires in the second Test, while Richard Kettleborough and Chris Broad are the third umpire and match referee respectively.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...unil-gavaskar-bats-for-neutral-umpires/799189

Spoke too soon. A number of close umpires calls. Most going to england, except one.

 

[Bengaluru]

Yeah, some shockingly dodgy umpiring today, almost 100% umpiring decisions benefitting the home team by home umpires. If this had happened in the sub continent, the press would be all over the place but not a sound so far today. Same old, same old.

 

[MenInG]

KL Rahul was not happy this morning when he was given out after he edged James Anderson. Rahul is not the kind of player who would show dissent with the umpire, but it was a classic case of misunderstanding as the replays later showed. The incident happened in the 34th over of the innings when Anderson induced a faint edge from Rahul. The umpire at the other end didn’t believe there was one and shook his head as England players shouted vociferously for an appeal. Later skipper Joe Root had to resort to DRS which showed an interesting thing.

The reason umpire didn’t believe that Rahul had nicked it because he heard a massive noise at the same time. It was learnt that while playing the shot, his bat had hit the back pad. As a batsman Rahul was convinced that the sound came from the bat hitting the pad and not the ball kissing his bat. It was bizarre as umpire overturned the decision and Rahul shook his head in protest before walking back to pavillion. Here are some of the reactions of Indian fans.


Former India cricketers Sanjay Manhrekar and Ajit Agarkar also reacted and helped viewers understand what had actually happened. “Ultraedge I think worked beautifully. It picked up exactly what happened,” said Manjrekar in the post-lunch show on Sony Sports Network, explaining Rahul’s dismissal.

“So, the bat while coming down, hit the back pad but made no contact with the front pad. You can see (in the replay) the contact of the ball with the outside edge. But you saw another noise when the bat was coming down. I think Rahul is innocent of what’s happened there. “He had a strong realisation of the bat hitting the back pad. That may have been in his mind and sometimes, it’s difficult to notice a feather-like outside edge. He simply didn’t realise that there was an outside edge too,” Manjrekar said. Rahul added 83 runs with Rohit Sharma (47 batting), who took India to lunch at 108 for 1, leading England by 9 runs

https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/...nt-leaves-fans-experts-polarised-4165661.html

 

[MenInG]

The poor quality of Indian domestic umpires was exposed badly when unheralded TV official Krishnamachari Srinivasan failed to spot a clear spike on DRS after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Devdutt Padikkal sneaked a Ravi Bishnoi delivery to Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain KL Rahul behind the stumps in an IPL 2021 match on Sunday. (More Cricket News)

There were calls for his ‘sacking’ from former cricketers, including Scott Styris and Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who termed the error ‘unforgivable’.

The incident happened in the eighth over when Padikkal went for a reverse sweep and was caught behind. The on-field umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan ruled not out and it was referred to the third umpire.

While the snicko showed a clear spike off the gloves, Srinivasan, who looked edgy and under-confident while taking mist decisions, to everyone’s surprise ruled it not out as well. Padikkal was batting on 35 and added five more runs to the total while Punjab lost by six runs.

An angry Rahul was seen talking to the umpire about how the spike was overlooked. It could be said that Srinivasan’s decision could have been instrumental in final context and it is there to be seen if he gets any other assignment.

“Terrible umpiring, mistakes like that is unforgivable with so much technology and help these days,” Srikkanth tweeted. “Sack the 3rd umpire immediately. What a joke,” Styris said. “How was that Not Out??,” wondered Aakash Chopra.

https://www.outlookindia.com/websit...ion-sparks-fury-formers-demand-sacking/396585

 

[MenInG]

Should Virat Kohli be reprimanded for this?

Bangalore vs Kolkata, Eliminator

Chahal to Tripathi, out Lbw!! Pad first, definitely pad first. Umpire says not out, and Kohli has taken the review. It's a googly that turns in from a length on middle, hits the knee-roll, then onto the inside edge. RCB players roar as they see the first replay. And it's three reds as the ball is crashing into the top of leg stump. The third time that a decision from umpire Virender Sharma has been overturned tonight.

 

[Smbhayi]

UAE leg TV umpiring this season beyond poor TBH..

 

[sweep_shot]

I feel umpiring quality worldwide is not good currently. That includes Indian umpires.

Replace umpires with technology and off-field umpires. No need for on-field umpires.

 

[Rana]

The so called best league in the world has the most blind umpires I have ever seen.

 

[Walawalkar]

Should Virat Kohli be reprimanded for this?

Bangalore vs Kolkata, Eliminator

Chahal to Tripathi, out Lbw!! Pad first, definitely pad first. Umpire says not out, and Kohli has taken the review. It's a googly that turns in from a length on middle, hits the knee-roll, then onto the inside edge. RCB players roar as they see the first replay. And it's three reds as the ball is crashing into the top of leg stump. The third time that a decision from umpire Virender Sharma has been overturned tonight.

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Not only Kohli but all the clowns who making faces and celebrating around umpires..

 

[mastimasti]

I have stayed away from this thread for a while as my countrymen are quite intolerant....but look at this IPL. Not only is it the worst in terms of atmosphere and relevance, the umpiring has got to be the most consistently bad piece of officiating I have seen in any sporting series. Wow! Maybe the ICC can have a worst of the month award too

 

[Babeikh]

I don't think there is anything inherently incompetent about Indian umpires but it is surprising there aren't more top class elite Indian umpires - perhaps umpiring is just not seen as a viable career option for many former Indian FC cricketers

 

[silentkiller187]

Not one to generalize the whole bunch, but the tv umpire yesterday deserved special credit, took an age to call a catch and kept asking for other angles, you could tell the tv operator was getting annoyed. Dinesh Karthik had walked after seeing the first reply and was back in the hut halfway through his cup of tea before the decision of out was finally put on the screen. took way too long.

 

[MenInG]

That ball was missing leg stump by at least two stumps distance. And Will Young had the opportunity to review. Wonder why Latham wasn't convinced to ask his mate to review. He reviewed after the timer ticked down to 0 and the review was denied. It was a flighted delivery that kept really low and hit Young on the front pad, he had a good forward stride too. Impact was around middle and it was no way going to hit the stumps. Poor call from umpire Virender Sharma. Will Young lbw b Ashwin 2(6)

 

[topspin]

Indian umpiring is worse than what Indian bowling was in the 90s.

 

[MP2011]

It was an Indian umpire in this test who refused to give one to Ashwin against Latham (?) even when he was plumb in front. But that won't be highlighted for obvious reasons.

 

[James]

<B>India vs New Zealand: Will Young’s bizarre dismissal on Day 4 creates controversy</B>

Will Young, the New Zealand opener, was involved in a bizarre dismissal at the end of day 4 when he was late to go for a DRS call. The timer runs for 15 seconds within which he has to make the request to the umpire to seek assistance from the TV umpire. On this occasion, though, he was late to review a lbw decision off the bowling of R Ashwin. The replays showed that the ball had turned big and was comfortably missing the leg stump.

Before we come to what took him so long, here is the relevant section from the ICC’s playing conditions.
<I>The relevant DRS section 3.2.2 states that “The total time elapsed between the ball becoming dead and the review request being made shall be no more than 15 seconds,” and “If the on-field umpires believe that a request has not been made within the 15 second time limit, they shall decline the request for a Player Review.”</I>

But there is also another interesting angle to it.
Did the umpire Sharma alert the batsmen after 10 seconds? The bowler’s end umpire shall provide the relevant player with a prompt after 10 seconds if the request has not been made at that time and the player shall request the review immediately thereafter,” read the playing conditions

Did the umpire Virender Sharma call it out after 10 seconds, and if he did, the batsmen certainly didn’t hear it. Young stood there shocked that he can’t take the DRS, and slowly turned around to trudge away.
Now, to the delay in the time. Young first consulted his partner Tom Latham and wasted precious seconds there. The Indian fielders were adjacent to them, eagerly watching his move. Just as the clock ticked out, Young signalled for the DRS. Too late.


Has it happened before?

Yes. In 2019, in a Test in South Africa, Hashim Amla was ruled not out in an lbw appeal by the umpire Aleem Dar. Two errors of DRS timer followed.
First, according to the SuperSport broadcast, only 13 seconds had elapsed when the Sri Lankans asked for DRS to be taken but Dar refused, saying time was over.

Secondly, the cameras also revealed that Dar had made no visible prompt after 10 seconds had elapsed to the bowler Vishwa Fernando or the Sri Lankan players.
According to the commentators on the SuperSport broadcast of the game, only 13 seconds had elapsed when Karunaratne asked for the review, and the TV umpire Ian Gould would have been in charge of timing the 15-second interval between the ball going dead and the review time limit.

How did the Indian players react?
Ajinkya Rahane was first to make a move in the Indian huddle, first telling the batsmen that time was out before rushing towards the umpire to stop him from going upstairs. Almost immediately, and unsurprisingly, R Ashwin too rushed towards the umpire. Umesh Yadav had a wry smile all along and Axar Patel, who had joined the huddle, kept an emotionless face.

When the Indian players trooped into the dressing room, awaiting them just outside the entrance was the batting coach Vikram Rathour, who told each and every one of them how much the ball had turned and by how much it would have missed. Shubman Gill seemed shocked and stood there for a while.
An instant later, cameras zoomed on to the utterly drained, dazed, sad, and seemingly a look of guiltiness on the face of Tom Latham, who sat slumped on the chair looking at a distance at nothing in particular.

Why was the DRS timer included?
Controversy had broken out after Rahul Dravid was given out lbw by DRS in a Test at Galle in 2008.
DRS was being trialled by ICC then and things heated up in that game. Dravid was ruled not out by the umpire Billy Doctrove off Muttiah Muralitharan. Lengthy wait ensued as there was no time limit then and Mahela Jayawardene, the captain, discussed with him teammates.
He then walked to the umpire Doctrove and asked him the reason for not giving it out. Doctrove told him that he thought impact was outside off stump – Dravid had gone for a sweep and was hit on the pad. Immediately, as he knew that there impact was in line, Jayawardene went for DRS. Back then, rules officially didn’t say that players can’t ask umpires the rationale for their decision.
Jayawardene would later say, “He (Billy Doctrove) said it had struck the pad outside off stump.

“In the space of time we have been given I should be able to ask the umpire why he said not out. They have given us time to ask a few people, like the wicketkeeper and bowler, and at the same time I can ask the umpire as well.”
Dravid was visibly angry when he was eventually ruled out and slammed his bat on the ground as he walked away
Later, rules came into place about DRS timer.


Source: The Indian Express

 

[happydavy]

Almost embarassing umpiring..atleast 7-8 decisions reversed in the game I guess

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

It was an Indian umpire in this test who refused to give one to Ashwin against Latham (?) even when he was plumb in front. But that won't be highlighted for obvious reasons.

That also comes under incompetence.

Only the best umpires should officiate matches based on their record in designated domestic and associate events.

And in any case, neutral umpires is the only way to go like in all credible sports.

 

[happydavy]

It was an Indian umpire in this test who refused to give one to Ashwin against Latham (?) even when he was plumb in front. But that won't be highlighted for obvious reasons.

There is a reason why it doesn't need to be highlighted because thrice before in the same inning, he has given Latham out only for the decision to be reversed so perhaps he was too embarassed to give him out and run thr risk of being ridiculed by being 4th time overturned. Not to say that it's not incompetence but his reasons for being extra careful are understandeable.

 

[Thanos]

This guy Virender Sharma is really not good at umpiring. No doubt about that.
Pressure on his face can be seen easily when bowler makes an appeal. Nitin menon is okay okay.

 

[giri26]

The umpiring has been poor but again both with Latham and with Young, the teams failed to take the DRS. Even to the naked eye the LBW to Young looked dodgy. Considering NZ were trying to survive and at most it would have been an umpire's call, NZ should have taken the review. There is no excuse for that. The reason DRS was introduced was to avoid such situations. Now not only the umpires but the batters at the middle are also accountable for making poor choices when the have reviews available to take. Latham and Young missed a trick and NZ lose an unnecessary wicket. I agree umpiring has been poor but with so many decisions overturned, NZ should have taken the call immediately instead of waiting till 15 seconds were up.

 

[Mobashir]

They actually are competent to give their team the edge in home tests.

 

[MP2011]

That also comes under incompetence.

Only the best umpires should officiate matches based on their record in designated domestic and associate events.

And in any case, neutral umpires is the only way to go like in all credible sports.

At worst, it can be called incompetence which Indian umpires are, for a long long time. And no ulterior motives should be read into that like some miserable creatures are trying to.

I agree with appointment of neutral umpires even during Covid times. If so many players and coaches etc could be put into bio bubble why not match officials?

 

[FlickedOffHips]

Funniest thing I've seen in this series is the 3rd umpire, Anil Chaudhary, repetitively asking the on-field umpires to reverse their decisions. Only problem is of course that the on-field decisions have been correct on those occasions...yeah, hapless.

India have never really produced a top umpire. S Ravi is alright but most are so-so.

 

[Napa]

To determine whether Indian umpires are better or worse than other umpires, one needs to gather and analyze the data of how many of their decisions have been overturned by DRS. Obviously all umpires make mistakes, for example the recent case of Warner being given caught behind. Whether some umpires make more mistakes can only be known after analyzing the data, otherwise it is just people finding one more outlet for their biases.

 

[MP2011]

India have never really produced a top umpire.

Venkat was a top umpire until his eyesight completely gave in.

 

[mastimasti]

I have not seen a single ball bowled so will not comment but from reading these posts, it seems the home umpires are at it again.

 

[Rajdeep]

Nitin Menon is a brilliant umpire...one of the best in the world at present along with Micahel Gough.

 

[Ramsay]

Another decision is over-turned. It seems - Nitin Menon and Virender Sharma both are on a mission to make sure, India wins this test.

 

[Mobashir]

Rarely seen such shameless and biased umpiring
Bravo India

 

[Artaxerxes]

I haven’t see any other Indian umpires apart from Venkat.He was good.All other Indian umpires seem to be average or below average.

 

[Rajdeep]

Rarely seen such shameless and biased umpiring
Bravo India &#55357;&#56399;

Not a single decision is biased. You are simply jealous on yet another Indian win

 

[Mobashir]

Not a single decision is biased. You are simply jealous on yet another Indian win

Yes, you are right.
Congrats for the win, party well, but don't drink too much!

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Not a single decision is biased. You are simply jealous on yet another Indian win

Haha India win . We lost it (coz it’s the match which we should have won). Poor u jumped the gun early

 

[Rajdeep]

Yes, you are right.
Congrats for the win, party well, but don't drink too much!

Why don't you answer which decision was biased? LOL.

 

[Mobashir]

Why don't you answer which decision was biased? LOL.

No one asked me so I can't answer
Let it go, I was wrong, I don't want to spoil your joy of this win at the moment!

 

[IAJ]

Not a single decision is biased. You are simply jealous on yet another Indian win

LOL, khush raho

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

LOL, khush raho

He is one overconfident fan lol. He was jumping in joy before the WTC final also and thought it is just a formality to win that trophy.

 

[street cricketer]

They're about as competent as I would be in Test cricket if I became a Test cricketer tomorrow.

 

[Ashmal]

To determine whether Indian umpires are better or worse than other umpires, one needs to gather and analyze the data of how many of their decisions have been overturned by DRS. Obviously all umpires make mistakes, for example the recent case of Warner being given caught behind. Whether some umpires make more mistakes can only be known after analyzing the data, otherwise it is just people finding one more outlet for their biases.

About 10 decisions were reversed by DRS in this test...and there were some more errors too which the players didn't review

Terrible umpiring to say the least.

 

[Napa]

About 10 decisions were reversed by DRS in this test...and there were some more errors too which the players didn't review

Terrible umpiring to say the least.

10 out of how many? Also how does it compare with other umpires? How many matches should one look at the data before statistical significance can be obtained? You are making a lot of loose statements.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Did they mess up the Kohli decision there?

The problem with DRS in such close calls is that the mind starts playing tricks according to what one wants to happen, for me Kohli was not out, but it might just be the eyes being deceived.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Yeah Kohli was a tad unlucky.

It seems Indian umpires make their decisions based on blind guesses. Thought Nitin Menon was better but he had a shocker in the first test, one of the worst umpiring performances I have ever seen.

BCCI must do something to produce better umpires. Unbelievable that the largest cricket nation with such a huge domestic system is producing rubbish umpires.

Not one great umpire produced by India since Venkatraghavan. Last 20 years Pak gave the cricket world Aleem Dar, SL gave us Dharmasena. India zilch. Most of the top umpires are from SENA countries.

And who was the third umpire today? What comedy was he doing there? Forgot to check hawkeye, I mean how can an international umpire be so pathetic?

 

[Major]

How good is this menon guy? he is an elite category umpire afterall

 

[Ab Fan]

All hail Indian home umpires!

Many umpires will come and go but none like Indian home umpires.

 

[Major]

Yeah Kohli was a tad unlucky.

It seems Indian umpires make their decisions based on blind guesses. Thought Nitin Menon was better but he had a shocker in the first test, one of the worst umpiring performances I have ever seen.

BCCI must do something to produce better umpires. Unbelievable that the largest cricket nation with such a huge domestic system is producing rubbish umpires.

Not one great umpire produced by India since Venkatraghavan. Last 20 years Pak gave the cricket world Aleem Dar, SL gave us Dharmasena. India zilch. Most of the top umpires are from SENA countries.

And who was the third umpire today? What comedy was he doing there? Forgot to check hawkeye, I mean how can an international umpire be so pathetic?

Pakistan only produce 2 good umpires in recent years. Aleem Dar and Asad Rauf. Rauf wasnt bad but his extramartial affairs probably forced him to retire.

Nadeem Ghouri was an umpire who was found to be a corrupt umpire..

Pakistan also hasn't really produce any elite umpires aswell. We like to hold Aleem Dar on our shoulders but except for him we have no one.

SENA countries can atleast give you 2-3 good umpires at the same time.

 

[Swashbuckler]

How good is this menon guy? he is an elite category umpire afterall

Did pretty well in the home series against England. Generally does well in IPL. But had a shocker in the first test.

He is quite young, less than 40. Hope he improves. Cricket desperately needs quality umpires from non-SENA countries.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Pakistan only produce 2 good umpires in recent years. Aleem Dar and Asad Rauf. Rauf wasnt bad but his extramartial affairs probably forced him to retire.

Nadeem Ghouri was an umpire who was found to be a corrupt umpire..

Pakistan also hasn't really produce any elite umpires aswell. We like to hold Aleem Dar on our shoulders but except for him we have no one.

SENA countries can atleast give you 2-3 good umpires at the same time.

True that. Aleem Dar was an amazing umpire for close to a decade, his decision making ability has regressed in recent times but some 10 years back it was futile to review against his decisions. It was so reassuring when he and GOAT Taufel would be the officials in charge. Dharmasena too was brilliant for 4-5 years, best in the world even at some point. Asad Rauf was ok, won't put in the elite category like those two but definitely not a clown like 99% Indian umps.

Wonder how SENA countries produce such brilliant umpires. Is it because of their cricket background in playing days? IIRC Aleem Dar played FC, we know about the playing careers of Dharmasena and Venkatraghavan.

Agree with your point, SC must do better. Even WI must improve in this regard.

 

[MP2011]

Simon Taufel has to be the best ever umpire, with honorable mention to late Dickie Bird! The guy had such a calm and serene demeanour in whatever he did.

Richard Kettleborough is one such umpire going on the same footsteps as Taufel did. Very reassuring.

 

[James]

One thing I’ve noticed is that I don’t see much of an issue having home umpires again (with 3 reviews each per team).

Perhaps before the honing of DRS there were legitimate concerns about human bias, but officiating mistakes have been almost eradicated from the game now. Most of the bad umpiring decisions get changed by the technology anyway, which has become truly excellent.

 

[Thanos]

One thing I’ve noticed is that I don’t see much of an issue having home umpires again (with 3 reviews each per team).

Perhaps before the honing of DRS there were legitimate concerns about human bias, but officiating mistakes have been almost eradicated from the game now. Most of the bad umpiring decisions get changed by the technology anyway, which has become truly excellent.

Agree to some extent but things become controversial when "Umpire's call" go towards home team. Everyone starts calling home umpires biased.

I don't think on field umpire has enough time to first think if ball is hitting or not. Then whether the batsman is from home team or visitor's to decide whether to give or not give benefit to batsman. It all happens so fast.
But people will always blame home umpires. So it's good to have neutral panel.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Can't BCCI send these incompetent umpires for training abroad? These guys can learn to be professional and not get under pressure. The best place to learn these things is in England's county cricket. I am sure BCCI have enough money to send them for professional training.

 

[Ab Fan]

Simon Taufel has to be the best ever umpire, with honorable mention to late Dickie Bird! The guy had such a calm and serene demeanour in whatever he did.

Richard Kettleborough is one such umpire going on the same footsteps as Taufel did. Very reassuring.

Yeah, Taufel is one of the best ever, if not the best. He barely got it wrong.

 

[MenInG]

Think Ashwin taking distrust of umpires to another level....


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It's difficult to keep the spotlight away from India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. He is either picking wickets in India for fun and scoring important runs in the lower middle-order or airing his inhibition-free views about the rules of the game, which more often than not grab the headlines. But on Day 2 of the ongoing India vs New Zealand second Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Ashwin was in the news not only for his performance with the ball but also for a different reason, something which might even make him feel a bit embarrassed later on.

The India off-spinner, after being bowled for a golden duck by New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, signaled for DRS (Decision Review System) much to the amusement of cricket fans on social media.

It all transpired in the 72nd over of India's first innings on Saturday. Ashwin, who walked out to bat at No.7 after the fall of Wriddhiman Saha's wicket, got a beauty from Ajaz Patel that spun past his bat and clipped the top of off stump. Ashwin was so stunned by the amount of turn that he perhaps failed to realise that the ball had already disturbed the woodwork. Thinking that he had been given caught behind, Ashwin signaled for DRS.

To add to the confusion, the on-field umpires too sent it upstairs just to check whether the bails were properly dislodged by the ball.

Replays confirmed the ball had clearly gone on to hit the stumps and Ashwin had to take the long walk back to the pavilion.

NDTV

 

[Saj]

And another terrible decision.

Huge inside edge onto pad and caught.

Given not out! Overturned on review.

 

[James]

Not had the best series these chaps.

 

[Romali_rotti]

I have not seen a series where the home umpires have been so against the home side.
[MENTION=43051]Mobashir[/MENTION] was spot on, Indian umpires are just pathetic.

 

[MP2011]

We miss another wicket due to umpires' incompetence.

 

[MenInG]

The standard of umpiring in the on going series vs Windies is coming into question.

 

[MenInG]

3 reviews to overturn decisions against India XI in the 1st ODI vs WI

 

[Rajdeep]

This Padmanabhan guy is an awful umpire. Without DRS, West Indies would still be only 4 down.

 

[NishanKonar]

Indian umpires doing their best to make this series competitive but DRS is not helping their cause

This West Indies team is so pathetic