ODI World Cup 2023 SA vs PAK: Questions were raised several times on the umpiring in the match between Pakistan and South Africa played on October 27 in the World Cup 2023. From fans to many former cricketers, there was poor umpiring in this match. At the same time, former Indian spin bowler Harbhajan Singh was lagging behind in this matter. He also cited poor umpiring as the reason for Pakistan team’s defeat and also talked about ICC making a new rule. After this statement of Harbhajan, now former South African cricketer Graeme Smith has put a class on Harbhajan on social media.
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Graeme Smith asked Bhajji a question
In fact, in the second innings, South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen was given out LBW by the umpire, after which he took the help of the third umpire, but later the decision came from the umpire call and he had to return to the pavilion. At the same time, for the second time, Tabrez Shamsi was also given not out on the ball of Haris Rauf on the umpire’s call, after which there was a lot of disappointment among the Pakistani players.
Bad umpiring and bad rules cost Pakistan this game.. @ICC should change this rule.. if the ball is hitting the stump that’s out whether umpire gave out or not out doesn’t matter.. otherwise what is the use of technology??? @TheRealPCB vs #SouthAfrica #worldcup
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 27, 2023
Regarding this, Harbhajan tweeted, “Pakistan had to lose this match due to bad umpiring and bad rules. ICC should change this rule.. If the ball hits the stump then it is out, whether the umpire gave out or not out, it does not matter.. otherwise what is the use of the technique???”
Bhajji, @harbhajan_singh I feel the same as you on umpires call, but @Rassie72 and South Africa can have the same feeling.? https://t.co/lcTvm8zXD1
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) October 27, 2023
Responding to Harbhajan Singh’s tweet, South African legend Greeley Smith wrote, “Bhajji, I feel the same as you on the umpire’s call, but can Rassie van der Dussen and South Africa have the same feeling?” After asking Smith’s question, Harbhajan Singh is being trolled a lot on social media. Let us tell you, South Africa won this match by one wicket. After which now the Pakistan team is out of the race for the semi-finals.