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Is it alright for an umpire to congratulate a player after he reaches a milestone?


Is it alright for an umpire to congratulate a player after he reaches a milestone?  

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    • Yes, I don't see a problem with it
    • No, he should stick to his job and can congratulate him after play or off the field.


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I was watching Ramprakash score his 100th FC century and the umpire was in there to shake his hand immediately after he got it. It's not unknown for umps to have a quiet word with a player in the olden days but you don't see it often today. Certainly not shaking hands with the player.

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I guess a verbal pat on the back is acceptable but a handshake is a step too far, especially at international level considering all the cameras, bookies and fickle fans what not these days.

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It's a handshake not a homosexual display' date=' I can't understand what the problem can be! :dontknow:[/quote'] I don't think their would be problem from umpires or players of point of view, but I would probably think most umpires at international level would rather play it safe it to avoid any hint of shenanigans from media and fans. Especially if the batting or bowling success benefited from an iffy decision or two.
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I don't think their would be problem from umpires or players of point of view, but I would probably think most umpires at international level would rather play it safe it to avoid any hint of shenanigans from media and fans. Especially if the batting or bowling success benefited from an iffy decision or two.
It's not like the umpire won't meet the cricketers after the game. The same umpire may officiate in the next game. Honestly, I don't see a big deal.

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