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Nigel Llong
Fri, August 26 2016
Facebook Wall: Reactions to India’s innings win over West Indies in Sachin Tendulkar’s penultimate Test
Indians reacted with mixed feelings as the West Indies slumped to an innings defeat in under three days, robbing Sachin of a chance to bat for a second time in his penultimate Test. Earlier, belying his name, Umpire Llong cruelly cut short Sachin’s stay in the second innings, inviting the wrath of Indian cricket fans. We bring you some reactions after Shami scalped the last wicket:
Fri, November 08 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 199th Test: Fans upset by controversial decision
They queued up to watch Sachin Tendulkar bat in his penultimate Test but even before fans at the Eden Gardens settled down on their seats, they were left disappointed when the retiring icon walked back to the pavillion just 41 minutes after coming in. When Tendulkar came in to bat just 39 minutes after the second day...
Fri, November 08 2013
India vs West Indies 2013: Sachin Tendulkar falls to controversial LBW decision
It was heartbreak for Eden Gardens as farewell man Sachin Tendulkar, expected to script a memorable innings in his swansong match on the iconic ground, got out cheaply to a contentious decision on Thursdayon day two of the India-West Indies Test match here. A pindrop silence descended on the Eden as umpire Nigel Llong raised his finger while the...
Thu, November 07 2013
India vs West Indies 2013 1st Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma’s debut ton and other talking points of the day
While West Indies seized the first session, the Indians fought back and gained a firm grip over the match by the end of day’s play. Abhijit Banare looks at the key events that unfolded on Day Two of the first Test.
Thu, November 07 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal due to wrong decision sparks outrage against umpire Nigel Llong
If Twitteratis are to be believed, it will be a long shot for umpire Nigel Llong to get out of the country without facing irate fans of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar who was given out in a contentious decision on Thursday.
Thu, November 07 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal disappoints fans on Day Two of Kolkata Test
They queued up to watch Sachin Tendulkar bat in his penultimate Test but even before fans at the Eden Gardens settled down on their seats, they were left disappointed when the retiring icon walked back to the pavillion just 41 minutes after coming in.
Tue, August 12 2014
10 Sachin Tendulkar innings that ended in shocking umpiring decisions
The build-up to the Eden Garden Test was like an opulent North Indian wedding. Kolkata was awash with Sachin Tendulkar mania after it was known that the City of Joy would play host to the maestro’s 199th Test — the penultimate of his glittering career.
Thu, November 07 2013
India vs West Indies 1st Test, Day 2: MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma stabilise India after early blows; score 136/5
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma put on an unbeaten 50-run stand against West Indies on Day Two of the first Test at Kolkata. India are 136 for the loss of five wickets. Dhoni is batting on 32 and Rohit is on 21.
Thu, November 07 2013
India vs West Indies 2013: Heartbreak for fans as Sachin Tendulkar falls to contentious decision
It was heartbreak for Eden Gardens as farewell man Sachin Tendulkar, expected to script a memorable innings in his swansong match on the iconic ground, got out cheaply to a contentious decision on Thursday on day two of the India-West Indies Test match here.
Sat, August 23 2014
Ashes 2013: ICC’s move of giving the third-umpire direct access to replays encouraging
Nishad Pai Vaidya examines the International Cricket Council’s move to empower the third umpire with an independent television feed during the third Ashes 2013 Test. But will this help solve the DRS puzzle?