Third umpire News
Kohli’s arrival at the crease was eagerly anticipated, especially with India having lost both openers early on Day 1. At 17/2, the pressure was mounting on the visitors.
After third umpire Richard Illingworth did not make it to his chair by the time 2nd session started of Day 2 of 2nd PAK vs AUS Test, it was learnt that he was still stuck in the stadium lift.
It may have been an ordinary street match but the players really wanted ICC to take a call. And it did.
“Cross (the umpire) is the one that has to give the decision because we have no television backup,” the on-air commentator had confirmed during the match.
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