Twitterati not impressed with the level of umpiring in the World Cup final
At least a couple of decisions went the other way and others had to be overturned after a DRS.
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The quality of umpiring all through the World Cup 2019 has been under the radar as there have been quite a few debatable decision imposed. Though teams have one referral each in limited-overs cricket it has been often that the umpire’s decision has been drastically overturned or stayed due to the lost review. In the final of the World Cup at the Lord’s Cricket Ground – Kumar Dharamsena and Marias Erasmus were handed the officiating responsibilities.
While Erasmus has a positive reputation for his accuracy, his Sri Lankan partner, Dharamsena not so much. The final got underway with Kane Williamson winning the toss and deciding to bat first. New Zealand now had to post a big total on the board and it would take them really close to holding the trophy. However, the innings didn’t start off as they would’ve liked and soon Henry Nicholls was given out lbw by Dharamsena.
Though it hit him in line Nicholls had a doubt in mind. He asked for the referral and there was no bat involved but when the ball tracking displayed the expected trajectory of the ball it brought them a lot of relief. The ball had hit him high on the thigh pad though he was back in the crease would’ve still missed the stumps. The on-field decision was overturned and Nicholls went on to score a half century.
Guptill also got off to a start this time and looked in ominous touch. He threatened to run away with the game but once again was given out leg-before in the 7th over. He decided to review that and there were three reds – review lost. Later in the 23rd over Kane Williamson was out gave not out for a caught behind appeal.
Bowler Liam Plunkett and keeper Jos Buttler were certain they heard something – Eoin Morgan asked for the DRS and there indeed was an edge. The umpire once again was Dharamsena. In the 34th over Erasmus got one wrong and the one to suffer was New Zealand’s big ticket batsman Ross Taylor. As there were no reviews left, the batsman walked back but replays showed that the ball would’ve missed the stumps and once again was an unfair decision imposed on him.
Twitterati wasn’t pleased to see so many discrepancies in the World Cup final and bashed the umpires:
Umpiring in the finals thus far…. ???? #CWC19 #EngvNZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 14, 2019
I think every wicket should be automatically reviewed by 3rd umpire. Plus 2 unsuccessful reviews for bowling team. Done. ICC, please send me the cheque.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) July 14, 2019
I somehow think umpires should be trained specifically to officiate in a ground where the slope is as pronounced as in Lord’s.#CWC19 #WorldCupFinal #CricketWorldCupFinal #CWC19Final
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) July 14, 2019
Stop blaming that on Guptill’s waste of review, it was an umpiring blunder #CWC19
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 14, 2019
how much can kumar dharmasena suck i mean-
— srz (@_whatsinaname) July 14, 2019
Wrong decision but getting the right decision isn’t a priority
— Nikhil ???? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 14, 2019
Son: Papa Engineering karu ki MBA?
Dharmasena: Engineering.
Son: Thanks papa decision lene mai problem ho rahi thi, MBA karunga. #CWC19
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 14, 2019
Jis tarah ke decision Dharamsena le raha, isne jarur apne ladke ko engineering dilwai hogi
— InGenious (@Bees_Kut) July 14, 2019
What an exciting World Cup Final between Dharmasena and Erasmus. #CWC19Final
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) July 14, 2019
#ENGvsNZ
Dharmasena is an anagram of “Aa! He DRS man.”— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) July 14, 2019
Dharmasena gives a decision.
Review it.
Have it overturned.
Repeat.
— New Zealandennis (@DennisCricket_) July 14, 2019
Dharmasena auto-review from Nicholls. Correct tactic.
— Dave Tickner (@tickerscricket) July 14, 2019
Some of the famous people from different countries who fought against the British:
India – Mahatma Gandhi.
South Africa – Nelson Mandela.
Sri Lanka – Kumar Dharmasena. #ENGvNZ #CWC19Final
— Shridhar V (@iimcomic) July 14, 2019
Dharmasena, after every appeal. #CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/5igPSYIKhD
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) July 14, 2019
This seems to be Eng Vs NZ Vs Dharamsena #CWC19Final
— InGenious (@Bees_Kut) July 14, 2019
Me after watching Dharmasena umpiring in this world cup19#ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/NvQrVZzJh6
— Amir Sk ???????? (@aamirsk007) July 14, 2019
Dharmasena after giving his decision-
#Dharmasena #ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/g2wsC4bIBN
— Mahesh Sankpal (@sankpal_mahesh) July 14, 2019
Erasmus going full Dharmasena. Absolute scenes.
— Dave Tickner (@tickerscricket) July 14, 2019
When Dharmasena is umpiring.#ENGvsNZ #CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/4hUzwulDqB
— Lord Duffer-In (@British_Viceroy) July 14, 2019
Dharmasena classic
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 14, 2019
Just Kumar Dharmasena things #ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/3qh6PArrFG
— Pranav . (@pranavkudav) July 14, 2019
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