The last few months haven’t been that great for Indian umpires, and tonight was no different, as the IPL encounter between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed some substandard umpiring.
, With 179 needed to win at their home fortress of the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians got off to a decent start with Jos Buttler looking in good nick.
The England recruit though received a shocker of a decision as the call for LBW seemed inappropriate with the ball clearly sliding down leg. That, however, wasn’t to be the worst call of the game, as it was reserved for none other than Mumbai’s flamboyant captain Rohit Sharma.
Batting at an unusual position of number four, Rohit was up against the mystery and guile of Sunil Narine. With the run rate getting steep with every passing over, Rohit was bound to be Mumbai’s biggest hope for the game.
It didn’t take long though for things to head southwards, as Sharma received a blunder of a decision. On a Sunil Narine delivery which remained low, Rohit just about managed to get some willow and the sound was clearly audible. After hitting his bat, the ball hit Sharma on the pad.
The visitors went up for the appeal and within a few seconds, umpire C. Nandan raised his finger, giving Rohit the shock of his life.
The Mumbai Indians captain was clearly shaken as he violently shook his head and foul-mouthed on his way back.
Below, is the video of that incident.
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