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R Ashwin Slams Umpiring At Lord's: 'Whenever Paul Reiffel Comes, India Won't Win'

LORD'S CRICKET GROUND, ENGLAND, JUL 14 – Ravichandran Ashwin accused umpire Paul Reiffel of bias after multiple decisions favored England, urging the International Cricket Council to investigate the consistency of umpiring standards.

  • R Ashwin criticized umpire Paul Reiffel's decisions during the third Test between India and England, stating that Reiffel's calls seem biased against India on his YouTube show 'Ash Ki Baat.'
  • Ashwin highlighted two controversial decisions: an LBW appeal by Mohammad Siraj against Joe Root was never given out, and Shubman Gill's caught behind was overturned by DRS, which showed a gap between bat and ball.
  • Anil Kumble also criticized Reiffel during commentary, claiming that he has decided not to give close calls against Indian bowlers, stating, 'Whenever India bowls, he always feels it’s not out.'
  • Ashwin urged the ICC to investigate Reiffel's patterns of officiating, expressing concern that his father believes 'whenever Paul Reiffel comes, India will not win.
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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