Because on-field officials must make crucial choices in split seconds, umpiring is a demanding job. Decisions on LBW and caught behind must be handled with the utmost care since a single error could change the game’s fate. Not to mention the pressure the umpires face as a result of the fielding side’s appeal.
Surprisingly, umpires are more likely to make the news when they make a decision error than when they have a good day on the field. This demonstrates how thankless umpiring can be. The umpire’s verdict is communicated primarily through body language. When both arms are raised, it means the batting team has scored six runs.
A batter is ruled out if his or her finger is raised.
While these actions are rather basic, some umpires use a variety of methods to communicate their decisions. Who can forget former umpire Billy Bowden’s decision-making style? Meanwhile, in a video that has gone viral on social media, an umpire can be seen making his decisions in an unseen manner.
Umpire bags limelight from Maharashtra’s T20 tournament
The video went viral after it was played during the Purandar Premier League, a local cricket tournament in Maharashtra, where a novel way of umpiring was demonstrated, stunning internet users. This Purandar Premier League umpire used his legs to mark a wide instead of spreading his hands horizontally to do so.
That’s right, you read it accurately. Before making his decision, the umpire approaches the camera, separates his legs, and performs an outstanding handstand. Social media users couldn’t believe what they saw as the amusing clip became the talk of the town.
A different style of umpiring #Cricket pic.twitter.com/PZdbB2SUIY
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 5, 2021
Meanwhile, the umpires have received a lot of attention during the last Test series between India and New Zealand. On the opening day of the second Test, Indian skipper Virat Kohli was removed for a duck. The video indicated a clear deviation after the ball had passed the bat. Surprisingly, the third umpire, Virender Sharma, received the decision. The official, much to everyone’s surprise, did not overturn the verdict.
Source- Crictracker
