ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, England vs Pakistan: 5 Talking Points

#5 No third umpire leaves people shocked

Tammy Beaumont was given an early reprieve due to the absence of a third umpire to review an LBW shout

Just yesterday, the West Indies batter Chedean Nation escaped a close run-out call against Australia as there was no third umpire in place. Today as well the absence of a TV umpire and DRS were the talking points of the rain-curtailed game.

One major point of controversy came when England opener Tammy Beaumont was adjudged not out by on-field umpire Chris Brown in the eighth over. Kainat Imtiaz’s ball had swung in to leave the batswoman all at sea. The ball thudded onto the pads, seemingly right in front of the wickets, but the umpire shook his head nonchalantly.

A review would have probably sent her on her way. It didn’t cost Pakistan much, though, as Beaumont was dismissed just an over later, by Imtiaz herself. Nevertheless, many people came out in criticism of the ICC for not employing a third umpire in a World Cup match.

Wow they r proving that they r not less than men..but in previous matches..no third umpire is available for a match...what the hellis that

— Mulagada Sai (@mulagada_sai) June 27, 2017

Woman's International cricket match with no third umpire is disgraceful! Especially a World Cup match! #discrimination #ENGVPAK

— Megan Michelle (@Meg_Mitchie) June 27, 2017

@ICC Are you really kidding us? There is no Third Umpire in today's match? Why such discrimination? No DRS? No softwares ? @mir_sana05

— Moiz Mohsin (@moizmohsin7) June 27, 2017