The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) raised concerns about a crackdown after they secured a surprise five-wicket win over Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match. in the game.
Mumbai’s chances of qualifying for the next stage of the Ranji Trophy have taken a major hit after their recent defeat. Jammu and Kashmir moved to the top of Group A, with Mumbai slipping to third. Even if the defending champions win their next match against Meghalaya, qualification remains uncertain.
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association lodges a formal complaint with the BCCI
According to The Times of India, the JKCA has filed a formal complaint with the BCCI over the tired issues. The appeal highlighted two controversial decisions: Abid Mushtaq was awarded LBW, despite the ball seemingly pitching in front of leg-stump, and Shreyas Iyer was not dismissed after a clear edge.
“Yes, we filed a formal complaint with BCCI about the standard of batting in the match. We highlighted several decisions that went against the J&K Team- Apid Mushtaq was awarded LBW (Off Mohit Avasthi) in the first Innings when the ball appeared to be pitched in front steps foot.
“And Mumbai’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer who doesn’t give up despite clearly thrashing the ball. Being present on the field and watching the match, I was intimidated by some of the tired decisions, which were quite appalling,” JKCA administrator Brig , as quoted by TOI.
Umpires Navdeep Singh, Sundaram Ravi and Umpire, Umpire 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 Jammu and Kashmir vs Mumbai match. On the second day, there was a controversial moment when Shreyas Iyer survived a loud caught appeal on the bowling of Umran Nazir.
The sound was heard by everyone, including the guard. Ravi, the umpire, failed to hear the edge, leading to discontent. Later, Ravi called Mumbai’s Ajinkya Rahane caught behind and the batter went over the boundary ropes. He then ruled Nazir’s delivery as a no-ball, without any replay evidence to support it.
It has been going on for years – Jammu and Kashmir Captain Paras Dogra
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra dismissed the duplication controversy, stating that mistakes are part of the game. He acknowledged that deaths are human and prone to error, stressing that such incidents have been occurring for years.
“It’s been happening for years and there’s nothing we can do about it. The dead are human and they can make mistakes. But if they’d been a little more careful, it would have been fun. But it’s part of the game, and that’s why they got DRS,” she said. Dogra.
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