ISLAMABAD – First test match between Pakistan and Australia hits with a newcontroversy.
The first Test match between Pakistan and Australia has seen a lot ofcontroversy surrounding the no-balls. On the first day, Pakistan’swicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan was sent back to pavilion despite the replayshowing that the bowler had no part of the foot behind the line.
The following day, the umpires missed a total of 21 no-balls bowled byPakistani bowlers.
This was uncovered by Hashtag 7 Cricket journalist, who pointed out thatthis is an ICC issue more than the fault of the umpires or the bowlers.
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The only no-ball that was called out was the one on which Naseem Shahdismissed David Warner when he crossed his half-century. Following thatcall, Naseem did not bowl a no-ball.
It’s important to note a trend here that since none of the no-balls werecalled, the Pakistani bowlers kept running in with the supposition thattheir deliveries were fair. However, if they had taken a wicket on any ofthe 21 illegal deliveries, the decision would have been overturned.
Additionally, if you think from the batting team’s perspective, that’s 21runs being deducted from their total.
Former Australian captain Rickey Ponting claimed that umpires need to bemore aware and ICC needs to come up with a solution.
I don’t blame the umpires because if they give it as a no-ball and a wicketfalls then the decision cannot be overturned. But 21 incorrect decision isnot good enough. There are cameras that are set up; it takes half a secondto relay the information from the third umpire to the on-field umpire thenwhy not use that as an option?
