Controversial umpiring upsets Tigers

Bangladesh fell victim of poor umpiring during the second quarter-final match against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.
Indian opener Rohit Sharma benefitted from a poor decision by Pakistan`s experienced and award-winning umpire Aleem Dar and Bangladesh were robbed of a wicket.
Dar, standing at square-leg, indicated the ball had been above Rohit`s waist and his colleague Ian Gould called it. However, replays suggested that Rubel Hossain`s delivery was not a beamer. At the time, Rohit was on 90 and India 195/3 in 39.3 overs. This happened on the 4th ball of the 40th over.
The no-ball call resulted in Bangladesh losing out on a wicket. Rohit played that ball towards deep midwicket and was caught by Imrul Kayes. It was a lucky escape for Rohit. The right-hander went on to complete his century.
Spin legend Shane Warne, who was doing commentary at the time, was clearly upset with the decision.
"That should have been a wicket. The ball was under the waist," said Warne. "He (Aleem Dar) has lost his confidence," Warne added.
Even former India batsman VVS Laxman also felt it was not a no-ball. "Bad decision from Gould,was definitely not above the waist. Lucky break for Rohit. This can be the difference in getting extra 20 runs," he tweeted.
Earlier, Dar was also involved in another umpiring error in the World Cup game between Australia and England.    — Risingbd