The Dukes ball controversy continues to dominate headlines in India’s Test series against England, with fresh drama unfolding on the morning of Day 3 at Lord’s. Already under scrutiny following a heated exchange between Indian skipper Shubman Gill and the umpires over a replacement ball on Day 2, the issue resurfaced again, this time drawing […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a significant modification to on-field umpire stumping referrals, addressing loopholes that were being exploited by fielding sides to conserve reviews. The alteration now specifically focuses on side-on replays for on-field umpire stumping reviews, excluding examinations of caught-behind scenarios. Previously, a successful stumping appeal prompted the third umpire to […]

Former Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine has added fuel to the fire by sharing an old video of English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow waiting for a batter to lift his leg for a possible stumping. This video resurfaced amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Bairstow’s dismissal in the Lord’s Test, where Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit the stumps […]