“Temoor Alam, you’ve got to walk, you cannot do that. Off you go, sir.”
England over-60 batter Temoor Alam refused to walk after being given out LBW. Photo / Council of Canada Masters Cricket
The commentator continued by explaining issues of dissent were made a priority before the tournament.
“There’s been a clear directive from the committee that no dissent is shown whatsoever by the players to the umpire.
“It’s how you judge dissent. I think that’s a clear example, folks, and he carried on walking, Temoor Alam, right down to the other end gesticulating to his bat and pointing at umpire Danny Singh.”
The commentator later apologised once the matter was resolved.
“The decision has been reversed. Not out. Well, 15 minutes or so that took, folks, and apologies for me ranting and raving on, but I will guarantee you it’s not the last we’ve heard of this.”
Alam was dismissed after scoring 10 more runs and reaching a total of 40, while England made 167-7.
That score was enough to beat India, who were all out for 159.
The Daily Mail has reported that people close to the tournament and were at the match called the actions of the batter “an absolute disgrace” and “a blemish on our great game”.
Another person reportedly said it was the “single worst incident I have ever experienced in decades of cricket”.
Saltburn’s club cricketer Brian Devine, nicknamed “Clicky Ponting”, caused chaos in English cricket over his alleged cheating.
Former South African cricketer Barry Richards voiced his disappointment over the situation in a Facebook post.
“No. This can’t be right. Life ban probably but certainly match forfeit. If this is allowed to rest, rod for back comes to mind,” Richards wrote.
“Many are aware of the incident that took place between England and India on Monday at the Over-60s World Cup,” a statement from the England Over-60 team read.
“The video stream and commentary showed a narrow perspective of the incident, meaning important moments were not seen.
“As you would expect, the incident is being fully investigated, and England Cricket Seniors will publish a full explanation as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, please accept that there were many things at play at the time, and so please avoid jumping to conclusions without the full facts. Thank you.”
This incident comes weeks after an alleged cheating scandal in England’s northeast, where cricketer Brian Devine, dubbed “Clicky Ponting”, was seen apparently clicking his fingers to trick umpires into believing a ball had been edged off the bat.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham League are investigating Saltburn Cricket Club over the incident and the action received widespread condemnation from the English cricket community.
Statistics from the season show Saltburn’s wicketkeeper has made 31 catches in his last eight matches, including eight in one innings, with some suggesting the clicking tactic could have contributed to these figures.