IPL 2019: Simon Taufel Divulges Why Ravichandran Ashwin Was Right and MS Dhoni Not

The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have witnessed many controversies throughout its length and breadth. The performance of the umpires, players contesting the decision of the match-officials, cricketer’s conduct have grabbed the headlines. The umpires have been under the scanner due to a couple of mistakes. Former international umpire Simon Taufel feels Ravichandran Ashwin was well-within his limits while it was MS Dhoni who crossed the line.

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The first week of the tournament witnessed Ravichandran Ashwin mankading Jos Buttler which triggered a worldwide controversy. It created an uproar as the world was divided into two parts with a group of people telling that it was within the laws of the game while another group pointed out that it was against the spirit of the game. Although Ravichandran Ashwin said that it was not deliberate but MCC said it was against the laws of the game.

However, former international umpire Simon Taufel feels it has nothing to do with the spirit of the game. Taufel also added that as per the law, a batsman cannot get out before a bowler delivers a ball and Ashwin did what was within the rule.

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“My view on this particular issue is, it has nothing to do with the spirit of cricket. I was in India when the incident happened and I saw it on TV. Subsequently, we had an MCC Laws sub-committee meeting and discussed the event. During our discussion, we spoke at length about Law 41.16. The intent of the law is that the non-striker should not leave their ground at the bowler’s end before the ball is delivered,” Taufel wrote in ESPNCricinfo.

Dhoni crossed the line

Furthermore, Simon Taufel added that MS Dhoni crossed the line when he came inside the field challenging the decision of an umpire. Dhoni came barging in contesting a decision of the third umpire during Chennai Super Kings game against Rajasthan Royals. It was full toss delivery over the waist but the third umpire Bruce Oxenford failed to pick it up which made Dhoni fuming with anger.

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Taufel pointed out that no non-participating payers can enter the field. Dhoni, later on, apologised for his actions and pleaded guilty to the match officials.

“But non-participating players or even coaches and managers entering the field of play to approach an umpire is not right. MS acknowledged this by accepting and pleading guilty to the charge imposed by the IPL match officials,” he concluded.