India will have zero umpires or technical officials at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, marking the first absence since 1998 due to a lack of international exposure and financial security.
Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary discusses Virat Kohli's on-field aggression, recalling a 2013 IPL altercation with Gautam Gambhir, while praising Kohli's passion and noting it never crosses into malice.
A cricket 'Clickgate' scandal in North Yorkshire has sparked debate on cheating in British sports and society. The article explores various UK cheating incidents, from amateur golf and conkers to giant vegetable competitions and marathons, and features expert opinions on why dishonesty might be perceived as increasing.
Saltburn Cricket Club suspends a player indefinitely after a viral video alleged cheating by clicking fingers to deceive the umpire in a Division Two match, prompting a league investigation.
Nick Kyrgios' Wimbledon comeback was cut short in the men's doubles, losing to sixth seeds Arevalo and Pavic. The Australian swore at umpire Manuel Absolu after a service break, stating he "don't even care" about fines due to "dumb" rules. Kyrgios was previously fined heavily in 2022.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 38 runs off 28 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in a Tri-Nation A Series match, surviving a controversial early dismissal and a dropped catch, before being caught in the 8th over.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in controversy after a tie, leading to a Super Over. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player, with videos of the incident going viral.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in a controversial Super Over victory for Sri Lanka A after a dramatic final ball and heated exchanges involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Veteran umpire Virender Sharma hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'amazing talent' after his record-breaking IPL 2026, believing his success in the tournament indicates future international success for India.
Emilio Gay scored 57 in his first Test innings for England at Lord's, showing resilience and technique despite the challenging pitch conditions, becoming the first English opener to make a 50 in their first Test in the country since Andrew Strauss in 2004.
French Open organizers fined Paraguayan player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 65,000 euros for sexist remarks about umpire Ana Carvalho after his second-round loss. Vallejo stated a man should umpire such matches due to the difficulty for women, though he later claimed his comments related to crowd management.
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, 22, from Paraguay has been fined $65,000 for sexist comments made about umpire Ana Carvalho after his French Open exit. Organizers called the remarks "unacceptable" and "strongly condemn all sexist remarks."
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Vallejo faces a significant fine after suggesting a female umpire was incapable of controlling a crowd during his French Open loss to Moïse Kouamé, sparking widespread condemnation from organisers.
João Fonseca, 19, pulled off a stunning upset at Roland Garros, defeating Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in a 4hr 53min match, marking only the second time Djokovic has lost from two sets up.
Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Season, capping a remarkable campaign for Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder also equaled Thierry Henry's assist record and was named England's Footballer of the Year.
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, 30, joins the Bears for the T20 Blast and Birmingham Phoenix for the Hundred. Tariq, who has a unique bowling action due to a split elbow joint, welcomes scrutiny and has passed two official tests. He aims to prove himself in England after a successful rise from working in a car-parts company.
Tensions flared between Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Bangladesh's Litton Das during the second Test. The players had a heated verbal exchange over sight screen movement, with the umpire intervening. Bangladesh is on the verge of a series sweep.
New Zealand secured a six-wicket victory over England in the final ODI at Cardiff, leveling the series 1-1. Rain delays impacted the match, but New Zealand's middle order secured the win via DLS.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
The International Cricket Council has maintained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season. Nitin Menon continues as the sole Indian on the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This decision reflects the consistency and high standards in international officiating.
Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton pegged back Somerset while Warwickshire skittled Yorkshire to take control of their match at EdgbastonNo hundred for Falconer on Championship debut, a chorus of bouncing slips and an imploring Tom Bailey enough for the umpire to raise an off-you-go finger to an lbw shout.Poor Zak Crawley out again cheaply, chopping on . I really hope this doesn’t disintegrate into a Haseeb Hameed 2019 summer and that someone has an arm round his shoulder. Kent 13-1. Continue reading...
Ein 30-jähriger Schiedsrichter wurde am 16. April während eines Spiels in Tokio von einem Bat getroffen, der sich aus den Händen von José Osuna der Tokyo Yakult Swallows löste. Der Umpire erlitt schwere Kopfverletungen, wurde notoperiert und liegt seitdem auf der Intensivstation. Laut NPB wurde er inzwischen auf eine normale Station verlegt, sein Bewusstseinszustand hat sich jedoch nicht verbessert.
Former cricketer Ian Bishop has criticized the third umpire's decision to rule Rajat Patidar out following a controversial catch by Jason Holder, arguing that inconclusive replays and potential lack of fielder control warranted a not-out verdict.
