Mumbai, Apr 12:
The standard of umpiring in the ongoing IPL has been the subject of a raging debate and Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan feels the more pressure you put on the umpires, more difficult it is going to get.
Revered for his ‘captain cool’ demeanour, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni uncharacteristically lost his composure and rushed out of the dug-out to challenge umpire Ulhas Gandhe following his no-ball flip-flop during an IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday night.
“Well I think a lot of things have improved and there is always room for improvement. So in terms of standards of umpiring, it’s not an easy job and the more pressure you put on them (the umpires), it’s going to be even more difficult,” said the former left-arm pacer.
“You know as long as the right call has been made it is fine. Yes in this tournament so far we have seen few incidents where things have gone little out of hand, but as long as the umpiring is consistent throughout the game, then it should be ok,” Zaheer told reporters here on the eve of Mumbai Indians game against Rajasthan Royals.
While Dhoni was let off with a 50 per cent fine on his match fee, former cricketers have come down heavily on him, saying he set a wrong precedent with his “bizarre and unbelievable” conduct. (PTI)
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