Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary took a swipe at Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan.© X (Twitter)
Star Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan is one of the finest batsers currently. Rizwan, who is currently playing for Pakistan in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, became the first keeper from his country to score 150 or more in a Test innings since Kamran Akmal in 2009. Apart from being a world class cricketer, Rizwan is also famous for his on-field antics. From fake cramping to incessant appealing behind the sticks, Rizwan can prove to be a bit of nuisance for the umpires.
However, Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary remains unfazed, despite Rizwan’s best efforts. In a recent interaction, Chaudhary likened Rizwan to a pigeon while referring to his appeals from behind the stumps. The 59-year-old also recalled that he once told his fellow umpire not to come under pressure while officiating against Rizwan.
,Yes, I did it last year in Asia Cup (umpiring). He (Rizwan) appeals on every issue. But he kept doing it. I told the other umpire that he appeals a lot, pay attention. He keeps jumping like a pigeon from here. He told me, ‘I was going to give it but I said tune and then I remembered it.Isn’t he the one who puts something like a lipstick. (Yes, I did (umpiring) in the Asia Cup last year. He (Rizwan) appeals on every matter. But let him do that. I told the second umpire that he appeals a lot, so be careful. He keeps jumping like a The other umpire told me ‘I was about to give out but remembered what you said about him.’ 2 Sloggers podcast.
He also warned Rizwan and other keepers not to make unnecessary appeals, or else, the umpires won’t even give the right calls.
,If the umpire is good he will catch the wicketkeepers. Whatever number of keepers there are, listen today, if you appeal for nothing then you will not get what is due(If the umpire is good, he can outsmart the wicketkeepers. This is a warning to all the keepers, if you appeal for no reason, you won’t even get the right calls),” he added.
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