In Ranji Trophy Favouritism Controversy Erupts as Umpire howler saves Shreyas Iyer
Umpire S Ravi faced significant backlash during Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir after a controversial decision involving Shreyas Iyer. The incident occurred when Iyer, batting on 8 runs, clearly edged a delivery from Umar Nazir to the wicketkeeper, yet Ravi ruled him not out despite the audible edge. This decision sparked outrage among fans on social media, who accused the umpire of favoritism towards Mumbai.
A few balls later, Iyer edged another delivery but was eventually given out by the umpire. However, he refused to leave the crease and was seen discussing the situation with officials and his captain, Ajinkya Rahane. Fans expressed their frustration towards both Iyer for staying at the crease and the umpire for his earlier blunder.
Mumbai's batting lineup struggled following a promising start, losing key wickets quickly. After Iyer's contentious decision, other players like Shivam Dube also fell cheaply. In his first innings, Iyer managed only 11 runs, adding to Mumbai's woes in a match marked by poor officiating and dramatic shifts in momentum.