Indian umpire Anil Choudhary recently criticized Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan for his frequent and aggressive appeals during matches
Choudhary during a recent appearance on the “2 Sloggers” podcast on YouTube, shared his experience of encountering Rizwan during the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023.
The Indian umpire expressed that he discussed with his fellow on-field umpire the issue of Rizwan making frequent appeals on almost every ball, which was putting pressure on the umpires.
“I encountered him [Mohammad Rizwan] in last year’s Asia Cup. He keeps shouting on every ball. I even notified the other umpire about what Rizwan was doing,” said Anil Choudhary.
“There was a moment when the other umpire was close to obliging to his appeal but he suddenly recalled my words and turned it down. Isn’t he the one who puts something like a lipstick? He keeps jumping like a pigeon,” he added.
Choudhary also cautioned all the wicketkeepers to refrain from making false appeals, as seasoned umpires are adept at identifying such tactics aimed at pressuring them.
“But the good umpires are wise enough to judge such acts. When the umpires are good, such keepers are losers,” stated the Indian umpire.
“So all the keepers who are listening to me must be aware that making false appeals won’t work. Otherwise, they might find themselves at the receiving end despite making a genuine call,” he warned.
“It’s a technology-driven era where you can watch everything on the screen. Why to make fun of yourself with such acts,” he concluded.
