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Umpire overturned wide decision after India protest in Japan T20I

India successfully appealed a wide call during their rain-shortened T20I against Japan in Sano.

Rain cut the India versus Japan T20I in Sano to five overs a side. Alexander Shirai-Patmore went for a reverse sweep off Axar Patel, missed, and the on-field umpire Chris Thurgate called wide. Axar and captain Shreyas Iyer immediately protested, saying the batter had changed his stance. Leg umpire Chris Brown stepped in, Thurgate had another look, and the call was reversed.

India hung on to win by two runs, defending 33. Under MCC Law 22.4.1 the ball isn't a wide if the striker's movement brings it within reach of a normal stroke, and the ICC treats both sides as the off side for switch hits.

Filed under IndiaAxar PatelShreyas IyerChris Thurgate

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  1. DevelopingSep 23, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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