Umpire Nitin Menon makes shocking claim against Team India big stars

ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon has made a shocking claim about the big stars of the Indian cricket team. 

As per Menon, the big stars in Team India always create pressure on umpires to get those 50-50 decisions in favour of them. Menon further disclosed that the constant pressure which he has faced in last three years has helped him grow as an umpire.

“When India play in India there is a lot of hype. Lot of big stars in the Indian team 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,” said Menon during an interview.

“It just shows that I am strong enough to handle any situation rather than getting succumbed by the pressure created by players. That has given me a lot of self confidence. Leading the Indian international panel of umpires at home has also been a big responsibility. I did not have a lot of experience initially but the last three years has helped me grow as an umpire,” he added.

Notably, Menon has now officiated in 15 Tests, 24 ODIs and 20 T20 Internationals since June 2020, when the ICC inducted him into the Elite Panel.