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Ashwin Urges ICC to Probe Reiffel Bias as Wisden Refutes Systematic Error

His call for an official review follows several disputed Lord’s Test rulings; an independent analysis found close decisions nearly evenly divided in India’s favour.

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R Ashwin slams Paul Reiffel for his controversial calls in third Test
R Ashwin

Overview

  • On July 14, Ravichandran Ashwin accused umpire Paul Reiffel of consistently ruling against India in the Lord’s Test and demanded an ICC investigation.
  • Ashwin cited key reversals by DRS—Mohammad Siraj’s overturned lbw appeal against Joe Root and Shubman Gill’s caught-behind decision—as evidence of alleged bias.
  • Former players Anil Kumble and Sunil Gavaskar joined the critique, publicly questioning Reiffel’s impartiality during live commentary.
  • Wisden’s review of 39 international matches officiated by Reiffel showed 21 ‘umpire’s call’ verdicts split 11 in India’s favour and 10 against, undermining claims of systematic prejudice.
  • The ICC has not responded to the allegations, intensifying debate over the balance between on-field authority and technology in Test cricket officiating.