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‘Udhar Smith ko nahi chodega’ - Fans react as Nitin Menon is reportedly to be one of Umpires in Ashes 2023

Check out how fans have reacted to the reports of Nitin Menon is all set to officiate in the upcoming edition of Ashes

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The Ashes 2023 is all set to begin on 16 June to 31 July. An enthralling five-match Test series will take place in England. Australia are currently the number one-ranked side in the longest format of the game. On the other hand, England have been playing an attacking form of cricket in the red-ball format in recent times.

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However, some reports have come out now that Nitin Menon will be one of the umpires in the upcoming Ashes. Seeing that, some fans went crazy and shared their views on social media. Menon came into the headlines for his controversial decisions and howlers throughout the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India.

“It's such an exciting time to play Australia at home.” - Ollie Robinson ahead of Ashes 2023

Especially with Kohli, Nitin Menon gave him an out while the decision turned out to be a controversial one. Hence, fans were in shock to see him getting the opportunity to officiate in the Ashes 2023. Ahead of this mouth-watering series, the England pacer, Ollie Robinson opened up in an interview with BBC Radio Sussex. He claimed that England can give a good hiding. 

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He said: "It is for me: it doesn't get much better than that. It's a dream come true to be involved in a home Ashes. When we went to Australia , we weren't quite at our best. But with the team and the squad we've got at the moment, it's such an exciting time to play Australia at home. I really feel like we could get one over on them, and give them a good hiding.”

"Brendon McCullum and Stokesy have just changed the game for us the confidence that they've given the players - the batters especially. I think the fans can see that the way we're going out there and trying to put on a show, almost, trying to perform for people. The entertainment we're producing is like nothing we've seen in Test cricket before. I think teams will follow suit at some point. It just depends how long it takes for some to do that,” Robinson further added.

Here is how fans have reacted to the reports of Nitin Menon officiating in Ashes 2023:

 

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