You must accept the umpire’s decision, whether it is good or bad: Shane Watson. He explain that he taught as a child that he had to accept the decision of the umpire.
The latest IPL 2022 match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Capitals saw a high-voltage drama on the field. So much so that even the coaching staff seen on the field. The controversy began when Obed McCoy bowl a high full toss in the game’s final over and it was not call a no-ball by the on-field umpires. DC launched a protest, with Rishabh Pant sending batting coach Pravin Amre onto the field to speak with umpires.
In light of the same events, DC assistant coach Shane Watson also expressed his disappointment with the event. He went on to say that no matter what decision the umpires make, right or wrong, people must accept it. Furthermore, he did not agree with the act of coach Amre running onto the field midway through the last over.
“What happened in the last over was extremely disappointing.” Unfortunately, we were in a position in the game where we were unable to put things together for an extended period of time. And, in the end, what happen is exactly what the Delhi Capitals do not stand for. We must accept the umpire’s decision, whether right or wrong. And someone running on the field is something we can’t accept. Well, it’s not good enough,” Watson said after the contentious match, according to Cricbuzz.
We were always taught as kids that you need to accept the umpire’s decision: Shane Watson
Watson concluded that he was taught as a child that the umpire’s decision must be respected, regardless of whether it is good or bad. In terms of the match, DC were chasing the high score post by RR on the back of Jos Buttler’s thunderous form, but fell 15 runs short at the end.
“In the end, you have to accept the umpire’s decision, whether it’s a good one or a bad one.” So, in the end, we just have to play the game. That was also the message I was conveying at the time. To simply ensure that we continue playing, whether we agree with a decision or not. “We were always taught as kids that you have to accept the umpire’s decision, and that’s what we should have done,” he added.
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