Indian Umpire Nitin Menon's Blunder Sparks Outrage in Asian Games Cricket Match

Hindustan Times · sports

Indian umpire Nitin Menon made a highly controversial decision during the Asian Games bronze medal match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Umpire Menon gave Sri Lankan batter Nuwanidu Fernando out leg before wicket despite the ball appearing to miss the stumps entirely. The decision, which occurred without DRS, drew strong criticism and brought back memories of poor umpiring from the 1990s. Despite the contentious call, Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal with a 63-run victory over Bangladesh.