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‘Virat Kohli ka name lene se daar lagta hai kya’ - Fans react as Nitin Menon accuses Team India Stars of putting pressure on umpiring decisions in Home matches 

Here is how fans have reacted as Nitin Menon accuse Team India players of putting pressure on umpiring decisions

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Nitin Menon is going to officiate in the third Test of the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia. However, Menon is known for giving some strange decisions while officiating in a match, especially against India and Virat Kohli. Many controversies have taken place regarding it along with some funny banters.

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But, now in an interview with PTI, Menon claimed that officiating in an overseas game is much easier than in a home game in India. He claimed that there is constant pressure from India’s stars in home games. Seeing him accusing Team India stars, fans went crazy and shared their views on social media.   

“They always try to get those 50-50 decisions in favour of them” - Nitin Menon

Menon said: "When India play in India there is a lot of hype, lot of big stars in the Indian team they always try to create pressure on you, they always try to get those 50-50 decisions in favour of them but if we are in control of ourselves under pressure, then we don't focus on what they are trying to do. It just shows that I am strong enough to handle any situation rather than getting working up by the pressure created by players. That has given me a lot of self confidence.”

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"Leading the Indian international panel of umpires at home has also been a big responsibility. I did not have a lot of experience initially (when he entered the elite panel of the Apex Council of Cricket) but the last three years has helped me grow as an umpire," he further added. Notably, Menon is the only Indian umpire now in the elite panel list of the Governing Body of Cricket. 

Regarding his upcoming assignment in Ashes, he said: "It will be a great series. I was there last year in England when they hosted South Africa. I could actually see what 'Bazball' is. So I know what to expect. Australia have a fantastic bowling line up and the England the way they are playing are redefining test cricket. Stakes will be high but for me every match is a game between bat and balll. Will keep it simple just watch the ball and make decisions accordingly. I am very excited about it too as this was my dream. I could not do the previous Ashes as it happened during COVID. So really looking forward to it and hopefully I will give my best shot there."

Here is how fans have reacted:  

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