
"I Made An Error": Umpire Marais Erasmus Reflects On England Vs New Zealand 2019 World Cup Final Controversy
During the tense final moments, a throw from Martin Guptill deflected off Stokes' bat and raced to the boundary, resulting in England being awarded six runs. However, it was later revealed that according to ICC rules, only five runs should have been given as the batsmen had not completed the second run when the ball made contact with Stokes' bat. This decision significantly narrowed the deficit for England, ultimately influencing the outcome of the match and Super Over.
Erasmus, who retired from umpiring after a Test match between New Zealand and Australia in March, admitted to discussing the error with his fellow umpire, Kumar Dharamsena, the following day. Reflecting on the incident, Erasmus acknowledged the oversight, attributing it to a lack of awareness in the heat of the moment on the field.
While the error remains a regrettable aspect of the match, Erasmus' candid reflection sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by umpires in high-pressure situations during crucial matches.
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