WATCH: Umpire comes under fire from Imad Wasim and Kieron Pollard in CPL 2024

Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim was in the thick of the action during the Caribbean Premier League 2024 game. The 20th game of the league saw Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 wickets. During the game, a massive controversy erupted during the 10th over of the 2nd innings. 

Sunil Narine hit Imad Wasim on the pads, and the Trinbago team went up for an appeal. The umpire gave the batter not out and Kieron Pollard went for the DRS. This is where all the controversy started. The third umpire gave the batter out despite the ball getting a clear inside edge. 

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Imad Wasim could be seen heading back into the dugout angry and showing his displeasure. Even many of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons team management were seen demonstrating the decision. 

More drama followed as the third umpire had a word with the on-field umpire. This time it was said that the decision was reversed and the batter was to be called back to bat. Kieron Pollard was later seen having a word with the umpire as the game was stalled for over 10 minutes. 

Antigua and Barbuda win controversy filled game 

Trinbago Knight Riders batted first and scored 134 for 8 from their 20 overs. Shaqere Parris was out for 9, while Sunil Narine fell after scoring 4. Joshua James got the big wicket of Nicholas Pooran for 14. 

Kieron Pollard was the top scorer for the Knight Riders as he scored 47 off 37 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes. Tim David batted well to score 25 off 20 balls with one four and 2 sixes. Fabian Allen and Shamar Springer picked 2 wickets each for the falcons. 

In their reply, Falcons lost the wickets of Brandon King and Kofi James early. Justin Greaves scored 46 before he was retired out. Hassan Khan scored a quick 36 while Imad Wasim was not out on 36 off 27 balls. 

Speaking at the end of the game, Pollard said, “The Falcons played really well. These things happen in cricket and we move on from that.  If I speak, I'm getting into trouble so I would stay diplomatic. The fans came out in numbers and they supported us. We will look to bounce back stronger.”