Sports‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?

India edged Japan 32-30 in a rain-shortened five-over T20 match in Sano. Controversy erupted in the final over when an umpire withdrew a wide call after India’s captain and bowler protested, denying Japan an extra run and ball. Cricket writers, experts and fans accused India of pressuring the officials.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:05Original