“Anything close…’: Anil Kumble’s uncut attack on Umpire over Biased calls during Lord’s Test

Edited By : Krishnakant Kukreti | Jul 14, 2025, 04:09 PM IST

Published On Jul 14, 2025, 04:09 PM IST

Last UpdatedJul 14, 2025, 04:09 PM IST

Indian cricketing great Anil Kumble lashed out at umpire Paul Reiffel for giving biased calls and supporting England when the Decision Review System showed umpire's call on the screen.

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Anil Kumble spoke about his view on the decision of the umpire after he saw one of Mohammed Siraj’s deliveries hitting Joe Root on the stumps. The umpire did not give a reaction and the Indian team asked for a review. Even though the ball was shown hitting the stumps, it was the umpire’s call- to which the decision was still not out.

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“It seems Paul Reiffel has decided that it is not going to be out. Anything close, not out,” Anil Kumble said in the commentary panel as he launched a direct attack at the umpire.

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As of now, Indian team is chasing the low scoring total of 192 posted by England in the second innings. The team was 4 players down on the beginning of the final day of the match, and will aim to gain a lead of 2-1 in the series.