Speaking in regards to the umpiring requirements in Pakistan, Ashraf, who has appeared in 17 Exams and is taking part in for the Dolphins within the Champions Cup, mentioned that there are not any good umpires left in Pakistan’s home circuit.
“All the great umpires in Pakistan are gone (umpiring at greater stage) from home cricket,” he replied to a query associated to the poor customary of umpiring within the ongoing one-day match within the nation.
“Umpiring in home cricket can also be like this (poor) however as a result of there isn’t any TV protection, nobody has the concept…Now (with the Champions Cup) everybody is aware of at what stage umpiring is in Pakistan. Good or dangerous, everybody is aware of now…Those that are appointing them need to see now who ought to be umpiring at what stage,” mentioned Ashraf.
The best-arm medium-pacer, who bats left-handed, went on to disclose that favours are exchanged between gamers and umpires in home cricket.
“In home cricket, gamers are buddies with umpires, in order that they get saved or umpires take their (cellphone) numbers. I’m speaking straight,” he mentioned.
“However there isn’t any friendship right here (within the Champions Cup) as a result of all the things is on the (TV) display. All people is watching,” mentioned the 30-year-old all-rounder who has additionally performed 34 ODIs and 48 T20Is.
