Sachin Tendulkar’s Social Media Post Reignites Controversy over Steve Bucknor’s Controversial Decisions
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s recent social media post has sparked a storm among fans, reigniting the debate over former umpire Steve Bucknor’s controversial decisions against the batting maestro.
Bucknor, known for his deliberate decision-making style, earned the nickname “Slow Death” during his illustrious career. However, his reputation was tarnished by two high-profile blunders involving Tendulkar, one at the Gabba in 2003 and the other at Eden Gardens in 2005.
In the 2003 Test between India and Australia, Bucknor controversially gave Tendulkar out LBW off Jason Gillespie, despite replays showing the ball would have gone over the stumps. This error denied Tendulkar a chance to continue his innings and sparked widespread outrage among fans.
The second incident occurred in 2005 during a Test against Pakistan at Eden Gardens. Tendulkar was given out caught behind off Abdul Razzaq, despite no contact with the ball. The delivery, which swung away from Tendulkar, ended a promising innings and shifted the match’s momentum.
Tendulkar’s recent social media post, featuring an image of three trees resembling big wickets, asked fans to guess which umpire made the stumps feel this big. The post quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments section with replies naming Bucknor.
The decisions made by Bucknor during those two crucial matches have remained significant moments of debate in cricket history, cementing his legacy for his contentious decisions. Despite being regarded as one of the best umpires of his time, Bucknor’s errors against Tendulkar have left an indelible mark on the sport.
