Umpire Aleem Dar’s decisions in the first session of second Pakistan vs. England test were reversed by the third umpire, which quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.
Dar, who is renowned for making precise and accurate decisions, made three mistakes in the first session of the Multan Test.
All three of the reversed rulings were the result of debutants Muhammad Abrar’s delivery.
Ben Duckett’s decision to review Dar’s LBW decision during the first session was incredibly unusual. Dar seemed to be engaged in an argument with his colleague upstairs when the third umpire advised him to reconsider.
The Pakistani umpire, who has won three consecutively, won the ICC Best Umpire of the Year award, astounded Twitter followers with his rare mistakes.
A fan showed astonishment over Aleem Dar getting the decision right.
ALEEM DAR GOT AN LBW CORRECT!!!!!
— Dil Dill Dennistan (@DennisCricket_) December 9, 2022
A journalist expressed shock over Dar’s poor decision and said, “Have seen everything now.”
Aleem Dar’s decision being reviewed and being scrapped in Test cricket — Have definitely seen everything now. #PAKvsENG
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) December 9, 2022
Another user mentioned a confrontation between the on-field umpire and the third umpire.
Bit of inter-umpire beef between Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson – class
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) December 9, 2022
A sports journalist said that like batters, Aleem Dar hasn’t been able to read Abrar Ahmed
Like several batters, Aleem Dar hasn't been to read Abrar Ahmed either 🪄#PAKvENG
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 9, 2022
A Twitter fan said what would be next after Dar’s wrong decision, Aliens invading our planet or Pakistan playing fast pace cricket?
Aleem Dar has to change his decision twice in an over. What's next? Aliens invading our planet or Pakistan playing Bazball. #PAKvENG
— 𝓢𝓮𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓱 🇵🇰 (@itsmeSehrish) December 9, 2022