The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) raised concerns about the umpire after pulling off a shock five-wicket win over Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match. They have lodged a formal complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the umpire's decisions in the game.
Mumbai's chances of qualifying for the next stage of the Ranji Trophy have taken a huge hit after their latest defeat. Jammu and Kashmir rose to the top of Group A, while Mumbai fell to third place. Even if the defending champions win their next match against Meghalaya, qualification remains uncertain.
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association files a formal complaint with the BCCI
According to the Times of India, the JKCA has filed a formal complaint with the BCCI over the arbitration issues. The complaint highlighted two controversial decisions: awarding Abid Mushtaq lbs despite the ball appearing to be bowled outside leg stump and not dismissing Shreyas Iyer after a clear edge.
“Yes, we have lodged a formal complaint with the BCCI about the standard of umpiring in the match. We have pointed out some decisions that went against the J&K team – Abid Mushtaq who was given lbw (from the off of Avasthi) in the first innings, when the ball seemed to It was bowled outside leg stump.
“Mumbai's middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer was not dismissed despite his clear superiority to the ball. Since I was present on the ground and watching the match, I was appalled by some of the umpire's decisions, which were absolutely appalling,” JKCA director Brig., quoted TOI.
Umpires Navdeep Singh, Sundaram Ravi and match referee Nitin Goel are facing criticism
Umpires Navdeep Singh and Sundaram Ravi, along with match referee Nitin Goel, faced criticism for their decisions in the recent match between Jammu and Kashmir and Mumbai. On day two, there was a controversial moment when Shreyas Iyer survived a tumultuous appeal from the bowling of Imran Nazir.
The sound was heard by everyone, including the wicket-keeper. Referee Ravi failed to hear the edge, leading to dissatisfaction. Later, Ravi connected with Mumbai's Ajinkya Rahane who was caught behind, and the batsman had crossed the boundary ropes. Taslim Nazir was then ruled a no-ball, without any replay evidence to support this.
This has been going on for years – Jammu and Kashmir Captain Paras Dogra
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra dismissed the controversy surrounding the umpiring, stating that fouls are an integral part of the game. He acknowledged that referees are human and prone to error, stressing that such incidents have been occurring for years.
“This has been going on for many years, and there is not much we can do about it. Referees are, after all, human and can make mistakes. But if they had been a little more attentive, it would have been fun. But it is an integral part of the game, and that is why,” Dogra said. They got the DRS.”
