Nitin Menon News
The absence of Menon and Srinath from the ICC officials for the Champions Trophy is a noteworthy development in the lead-up to the much-anticipated tournament.
No Indians were named in the list of match officials for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Nitin Menon, who has been a regular in all ICC tournaments in the recent past, was the most notable absentee.
Nitin Menon was hailed for giving 'Not-Out' decision to a close run-out call. England thought they had got their man, in this instance being Steve Smith, but Menon ruled it 'not out'.
ICC's Elite Level umpire Menon was calm and composed as he looked at all the frames, taking his own sweet time, to make the final decision. The England players and fans were not very pleased but experts agreed that the 'correct' decision was made.
In March 2023, Virat Kohli took a subtle dig at umpire Nitin Menon who is known for his involvement with the Team India cricketer's controversial out decisions.
IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli took a subtle dig at umpire Nitin Menon who is known for his involvement with the Team India cricketer's controversial out decisions
According to the ICC LBW law, 36.2.2 states that if the ball makes contact with the striker’s person and bat simultaneously, this shall be considered as the ball having first touched the bat.
Erasmus, Tucker and Aleem Dar are set to appear in their seventh ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Langton Rusere umpiring in his second World Cup of the year having stood in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, including acting as reserve umpire for the final.
India's off-spinner R Ashwin is known for putting out his views in front of everyone without any filters. He speaks his heart out on things that matter without the fear of being judged, whether on or off the field.
Menon, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, will replace England umpire Nigel Llong in the panel.
The list of match officials includes a record six women for the showpiece event, which is slated to take place in Australia from February 21 to March 8.
Son of former international umpire Narendra Menon, Nitin joined in his father's footsteps when he became a state panel umpire for Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association in 2005.
Chasing a 188-run target, the visitors needed a good start, and it was provided by McCullum and Aaron Finch. The pair scored 42 runs 20 balls, before Finch's departure.
Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Morgan's side was ruled to be one over short of its target.
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