Punjab appeal ‘short run’ error
Dubai, Sept. 21: Kings XI Punjab lodged a formal complaint on Monday over an umpiring error which proved critical in their narrow Indian Premier League loss to the Delhi Capitals.
The second match of the world’s richest Twenty20 tournament ended in a tie on Sunday before Punjab lost out in a super over.
But in the 19th over of Punjab’s chase, squareleg umpire Nitin Menon had signalled Chris Jordan for a short run — not grounding his bat inside the crease when running between the wickets.
TV replays showed Jordan’s bat was in the crease. But nothing could be done as the third umpire does not have the authority to overturn an on-field call, unless it is referred for review.
“We have appealed against the decision which could have been corrected had technology been brought into play,” a senior Kings XI official said on condition of anonymity.
“This one run could prove costly at the business end of the tournament when teams battle for a playoff berth.”
Appeals are made to the match referee, who in this case was
Javagal Srinath. However, there is no provision for overturning an on-field decision after a match.
As social media erupted over the shortrun decision, former India opener Virender Sehwag tweeted: “I don’t agree with the man of the match choice. The umpire who gave this short run should have been man of the match.”
Cri c ke t e r - t ur nedcommentator Aakash Chopra posted: “One short that wasn’t. Technology must take over in these cases... What if #KXIP don’t make it to the final four by 2 points??”