BD umpire apologises for bad no-ball call against Windies

Bangladesh umpire Tanvir Ahmed had erroneously called Oshane Thomas for overstepping during the third T20 between Bangladesh and West Indies, has admitted his mistake with the excuse that he is new to international cricket, reports Cricbuzz.

In the fourth over of Bangldesh's chase on Saturday, when Liton Das top edged a shot to mid-off, the umpire had called it a no-ball. However, replays on the big screen suggested that a part of Thomas's foot was behind the line.

A huge argument ensued with West Indies skipper Carlos Brathwaite demanding to review the decision. However, after heated discussions with the on-field umpires, the third umpire and the match referee, it was decided that the decision couldn't be reversed and the batsman was allowed a free hit, which was smashed for a six.

The controversy delayed play for a long time but West Indies came back strongly to win the match, and with it, the series.

"In terms of a no-ball, there is always the issue of the foot and the line being close to each other," Tanvir told a Bangla newspaper.