Fact check: Does umpire Paul Reiffel have an 'anti-India' bias?

Former India cricketers R Ashwin and Anil Kumble voiced concerns regarding umpire Paul Reiffel's decisions during the Lord's Test, hinting at potential bias against India. Several controversial calls, including those involving Joe Root and Shubman Gill, sparked debate. Despite these concerns, statistical analysis reveals that in matches officiated by Reiffel, India has a win percentage of 58.

Jul 15, 2025 - 12:25
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Fact check: Does umpire Paul Reiffel have an 'anti-India' bias?
Former India cricketers R Ashwin and Anil Kumble voiced concerns regarding umpire Paul Reiffel's decisions during the Lord's Test, hinting at potential bias against India. Several controversial calls, including those involving Joe Root and Shubman Gill, sparked debate. Despite these concerns, statistical analysis reveals that in matches officiated by Reiffel, India has a win percentage of 58.

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