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Harmanpreet Kaur Smashes Stumps After LBW Decision

India Women vs Bangladesh Women

25 July 2023

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur kicked the stumps after being given out LBW, earning a match ban and widespread criticism for her on-field behaviour.

#harmanpreet kaur#stumps#lbw
🏏Moderate

DRS Controversy in Day-Night Test — Ahmedabad 2021

India vs England

24-25 February 2021

Multiple controversial LBW decisions in the pink-ball Ahmedabad Test that finished inside two days, with questions about ball tracking accuracy on a turning pitch.

#drs#pink ball#ahmedabad
🏏Moderate

Umpire's Call Frustration — Ashes 2019

England vs Australia

1-5 August 2019

Multiple decisions in the 2019 Ashes were upheld as 'umpire's call' despite ball tracking showing the ball hitting the stumps, reigniting the debate about the DRS threshold.

#umpires call#drs#ashes
🏏Serious

Jack Leach Survives LBW Appeal — Headingley 2019

England vs Australia

22-25 August 2019

During Ben Stokes' miraculous Headingley chase, Jack Leach survived an LBW appeal that was given 'umpire's call' on review, allowing the legendary partnership to continue.

#ashes#headingley#ben stokes
🔥Moderate

The Umpire's Call Debate in DRS

Various

1 January 2017

The 'Umpire's Call' element of DRS, where marginal LBW decisions are upheld even when ball-tracking shows the ball hitting the stumps, has been one of cricket's most divisive ongoing controversies.

#drs#umpires call#lbw
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Sachin's LBW Review — 2011 World Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka

2 April 2011

Sachin Tendulkar survived an LBW decision via DRS review in the 2011 World Cup Final, with ball tracking showing the ball just missing the stumps.

#sachin#world cup final#lbw
🥊Mild

Sachin Tendulkar's Frustration with Billy Bowden's Trigger Finger

India vs Various

6 April 2011

Sachin Tendulkar showed visible frustration with umpiring decisions on multiple occasions, particularly with Billy Bowden, despite his generally calm demeanour.

#tendulkar#bowden#umpire
🏏Serious

England Survive at Cardiff — Ashes 2009

England vs Australia

8-12 July 2009

England survived the final session with last pair James Anderson and Monty Panesar at the crease. Australia were convinced they had Anderson LBW but the appeal was turned down.

#ashes#cardiff#last wicket
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Switch Hit Legality Debate — KP and the Laws

England vs New Zealand

June 2008

Kevin Pietersen's revolutionary switch hit raised questions about LBW law, wide calls, and field placement when a batsman changes from right to left-handed mid-delivery.

#switch hit#kevin pietersen#reverse sweep
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Billy Bowden's Controversial LBW — NZ vs Sri Lanka 2005

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

March 2005

Billy Bowden gave a controversial LBW decision that was criticized for being rushed, with the ball appearing to be missing the stumps by some margin.

#billy bowden#lbw#new zealand
🏏Serious

Sachin's Controversial LBW — 2003 World Cup

India vs England

1 March 2003

Sachin Tendulkar was given out LBW off a ball that appeared to be going well over the stumps, sparking outrage among Indian fans.

#sachin#world cup#lbw
🏏Serious

Bucknor vs Sachin — 2003 World Cup Semi-Final

India vs Kenya

18 March 2003

Steve Bucknor's umpiring during the 2003 World Cup reinforced his reputation as an umpire who frequently made errors in high-profile matches involving India.

#sachin#bucknor#world cup
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Ponting's LBW — India vs Australia, Kolkata 2001

India vs Australia

11-15 March 2001

Several contentious LBW decisions went both ways during India's historic follow-on victory against Australia in Kolkata 2001, one of the greatest Tests ever played.

#ponting#lbw#laxman
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Sachin's LBW in Sharjah Desert Storm — 1998

India vs Australia

22 April 1998

In the first of the two Sharjah finals, Sachin Tendulkar was given out LBW to a ball that appeared to be heading down leg. The decision denied fans a potentially historic innings.

#sachin#sharjah#desert storm
🏏Serious

Sunil Gavaskar's Walk-Off at Melbourne

Australia vs India

7 February 1981

Sunil Gavaskar was given out LBW to Dennis Lillee off a ball that clearly hit his bat first. He was so furious he tried to take his batting partner Chetan Chauhan off the field with him.

#gavaskar#lbw#walkoff
🥊Serious

Sunil Gavaskar Tries to Walk Off with Partner — MCG 1981

Australia vs India

7 February 1981

Sunil Gavaskar was so furious with an LBW decision that he tried to take his batting partner Chetan Chauhan off the field with him in protest.

#gavaskar#walkoff#lbw