BCCI not to take action\, Llong to officiate in IPL final

BCCI not to take action, Llong to officiate in IPL final

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

British umpire is set to officiate in the IPL final as the BCCI decided against taking any action for his angry outburst during the match between and earlier this week.

"Nigel Llong's performance has been one of the best in the IPL. It was a moment's outburst and can happen with any human being. He realised his mistake and paid from his own pocket. So the matter ends there," a senior BCCI official, privy to development, told on conditions of anonymity.

Umpire Llong had an argument with and fast bowler after a contentious no-ball decision in the final over of the Sunrisers innings. He had then kicked the door of the umpires' room at the and caused a dent.

The umpire apologised for his misconduct and paid Rs 5000 for the damages, but the wanted sanctions against him.

"We have reported the matter to the (CoA) and hopefully action will be taken against If the players are punished for their misdemeanour and fined their match fees then why not the umpires. I didn't speak to umpire Llong but I spoke to match referee I am hopeful the CoA will take action," had said after the incident.

Llong, after the controversy in Bengaluru, had a 1 in Chennai in which Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings.

"The standard of umpiring in this current has been sub-standard and especially the Indian umpires mostly have been below-par in pressure situations. We have S Ravi, who is at the bottom of the Elite Panel and when fresh list of ICC Elite Panel is released, he won't be there. In a big match like IPL final, you will need a match like Llong," the said.

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First Published: Fri, May 10 2019. 21:11 IST