In a recent interview, umpire Anil Chaudhary shared his thoughts on Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's continuous appeals during a match in the Asia Cup. Calling him out for shouting on every ball and comparing his actions to a "pigeon", Anil said that Rizwan makes himself look bad in front of the technology that is now available in cricket. The comments have sparked controversy among fans and have raised questions about the role of umpires and technology in the sport.
In a podcast session with influencer Taran Singh, senior Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary trolled Pakistani wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan for his tendency to appeal excessively during cricket matches. Chaudhary compared Rizwan's behavior to that of a pigeon, saying he jumps and shouts on every ball. Despite the criticism, Rizwan played an impressive knock of 171 runs in the first test match against Bangladesh, helping Pakistan reach a respectable score of 448 runs in their first innings.
The eliminator match of IPL 2024 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals saw a controversial decision made by third umpire Anil Chaudhary during RCB's batting. Dinesh Karthik's not out verdict sparked outrage from fans as replays showed confusion over whether the ball had touched the bat or pad first. Chaudhary's role as third umpire has come under scrutiny, leading to a debate on the use of technology in the sport.
In a heated IPL match between RCB and RR, Dinesh Karthik faced a close LBW call which was given out by the on-field umpire. However, after a reluctant review and limited replays, the third umpire overturned the decision, causing shock and disagreement among commentators Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri. The decision was based on an Ultra-Edge spike, but the third umpire was questioned for not considering the possibility of the bat hitting Karthik's pad.
The IPL 2024 Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore saw a major controversy as television umpire Anil Chaudhary made a contentious leg-before decision against RCB player Dinesh Karthik. The decision sparked a heated debate as Karthik decided to take a review after consulting his partner on the field. Despite the controversy, RCB went on to win the match and secure their spot in the playoffs.