Synopsis
Appointment of English umpire Richard Kettleborough for on-field duties, a familiar face that has witnessed India’s heartbreaks in crucial encounters has left fans on the edge, with sleepless nights and a mix of emotions as they prepare for a showdown that promises intense cricketing action and, perhaps, a touch of umpiring drama.
IANS
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed English umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth for the highly anticipated World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad this Sunday. However, the announcement has sparked apprehension among Indian cricket enthusiasts, particularly regarding Kettleborough’s history of officiating in India’s heartbreaking losses.
Fans are getting sleepless nights, grappling with a mix of anxiety and anticipation ahead of the crucial final, fueled by the haunting memories of Kettleborough’s past involvements in India’s defeats. So naturally, as soon as it was announced that Richard Kettleborough would stand as one of the on-field umpires in the much-awaited World Cup clash, Indian cricket enthusiasts shared their fear on social media.
“Why is this guy still in India? He should have left with the English team by now, right?” quipped one user. Another expressed disappointment, saying, “I was having a good day until I found out that this guy (Kettleborough) will be umpiring in the finals.” Some fans humorously suggested deporting Kettleborough immediately.
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Social media was flooded with memes and gifs illustrating the fear of a “panoti” (bad luck) associated with Kettleborough, who has been present in India’s ICC knockout defeats since 2014. Despite the jest, fans are undoubtedly hoping for a different outcome in the much-anticipated World Cup final.
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In the grand finale at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Kettleborough and Illingworth will take up on-field umpire duties, supported by Joel Wilson as the third umpire, Chris Gaffaney as the fourth umpire, and match referee Andy Pycroft overseeing the proceedings.
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