Umpire cheating under broad daylight? A video shared by Richard Kettleborough from his social media account 'X.'. Though, the question is in a playful manner. The caption of the post makes the video more fun to watch. 

It is a clip from a cricket match of a group of school students. Some young boys were enjoying a match under a sunny day in the Whites. There is no clear detail about the game. The only thing the viewers can get after watching the video is a pure smile on their face. 

The caption of the video reads, "Cheating by the umpire in broad daylight! It was a plumb LBW, but the umpire seems to have some other plan. Look at the reaction of Bowler and other players. A must-watch video." 

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Did the umpire make wrong call?

🚨 CHEATER UMPIRE 🚨

- Cheating by the umpire in broad daylight! It was a plumb LBW, but the umpire seems to have some other plan 😂

- Look at the reaction of Bowler and other players 😅

- A must watch video 😄 pic.twitter.com/DyBX1RkYd8

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 1, 2025

Actually, the bowler in the video delivered a full-length video, which lashed on the pads of the right-handed batter. The batter went to play a sweep show but missed it completely. The foot of the batter was right in front of the stumps and the ball, which was fuller, landed directly on the pad. From the video it seems like a clear LBW. But the umpire, who also was a young boy, denied the sought from the fielding team. 

After the decision by the umpire, the reactions from the bowler and the fielders were also unmatchable. They couldn't believe that that was not an LBW. May be it was a clear LBW; that's why Kettleborough wrote in a funny way, "Cheating by the umpire in broad daylight!" The umpire's decision is undoubtedly debatable, but without any doubts, this video is definitely worth being viral on social media platforms. 

Cricketing shots can be crazy in the modern era, with the batters finding various ways to nail the big shots around the park to counter the bowlers and their plans. In the past, Sri Lanka’s opening batter, Tillakaratne Dilshan, played the scoop over the wicket-keeper’s head for a boundary, while Ab de Villiers used to shuffle and play the funky shots around the park.

A video has gone viral on social media, which seems to have come from a club cricket match in England. The video shows a left-arm spinner bowling a slow delivery to the right-handed batter, who used his feet to nail the big shot. But he missed the turn and elevation of the ball on the first attempt.

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On most occasions, the batter couldn’t have reacted to it. But this was different. He quickly realized the situation and used the back of the blade to nail it over the wicket-keeper’s head. The keeper couldn’t understand the shot as they hilariously completed the single. As expected, the video has gone viral on various platforms.

Watch: Batter misses to play shot on first attempt before using back of his bat

If one wants to look back at the elegance and perfection, there is hardly anything better than the straight drive of the former Indian captain and the legendary batter, Sachin Tendulkar. The timing was so sweet. Virat Kohli has also opened his school to teach how to play beautiful drives in the cover region, while one doesn’t need to talk much about MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot.

🚨 RARE VIDEO 🚨

This Batter used 'all parts of the bat' to a whole new level 😂

- Is this allowed or not ? pic.twitter.com/vtzvBo3VZH

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) September 6, 2025

The former West Indies captain, Brian Lara, was renowned for his backfoot punch, while Virender Sehwag used to force power on the short and wide deliveries outside the off-stump to play the square cuts. Virender Sehwag was sound to play the upper cuts.

Kevin Pietersen brought the idea of playing switch hits, where the right-handed batters switch to lefties and vice vice-versa. Glenn Maxwell has grasped the skill of those shots. De Villiers is also incredibly perfect to play the ramp shots along with England’s Jos Buttler.

Cricket, known as a gentleman’s game, often delivers moments that leave fans amazed or stunned. While the sport is usually celebrated for its thrill and excitement, there are times when unexpected incidents grab attention for all the wrong reasons.

A recent video making rounds on social media has left viewers in disbelief. The clip shows a player, after finishing his batting stint, walking back towards the dugout. What shocked everyone was what followed next, as instead of simply leaving the field, he turned aggressive.

In a disturbing moment, the batter was seen striking a young boy with his bat. The footage has sparked outrage among fans, who have condemned the player’s behavior. Cricket is admired for its spirit of sportsmanship, but this shocking act has once again raised concerns about on-field discipline and the importance of maintaining composure, no matter the situation.

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Viral Video Shows Batter Turning Aggressive While Leaving the Field:

The young boy continuously teased the batter with a vuvuzela while he was returning to the dugout. At first, the player chose to ignore the provocation and stayed calm. However, after repeated interruptions, his patience ran out, leading to an unexpected reaction that quickly drew attention and criticism from those who witnessed the incident.

🚨 RARE VIDEO 🚨

- The batter got out and was going toward the pavilion. A small kid did something that made the batter angry 😆

- A Must Watch Video 😅 pic.twitter.com/SYs7U2khKS

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) September 2, 2025

The incident sparked mixed reactions online. While many condemned the batter’s actions, others compared the boy’s behaviour to IPL cricketer Digvesh Rathi, who faced a one-match suspension during the 2025 season for his over-the-top send-offs. Fans highlighted how similar situations have previously caused controversies, raising debates about on-field discipline and acceptable conduct in competitive cricket environments.

digvesh rathi ka bachpan

— Ayush Tomar (@ayush_tomar8) September 2, 2025

This what kids learn from "characters" like Digvesh Rathi.

— SANDEEP PANDIT (@LtCol_Retired) September 2, 2025

The exact time and location of the video remain uncertain, as highlighted by AI platform Grok in its observation. AI platform Grok wrote, “ This video appears to be from a local cricket match, likely in a hilly region like Kashmir or Nepal, based on the setting. I couldn't find an exact date for the event after searching, but similar funny clips have circulated online since at least 2020. It might be a few years old, but it's hard to confirm without more details.”

Cricket is not only a game in India; it is an emotion. The emotion has neither any boundary nor any barriers. People of every age like to be a part of the sport. There are very few people in the nation who, at least for once, never tried to play cricket with their friends. Rain adds an extra layer with that.

Now, monsoon clouds are roaming all over the country, which more or less has an effect on regular life. With a new drop of water, urban life gets some much-needed freshness all over the place. The dust over the green leaves and over the structure has been removed, and things have started to look more majestic than before—the magic of monsoon.

Monsoon rain has a different kind of attachment with outdoor games like football or cricket. People of different age groups, out of nostalgia, come out of the concrete structures to play their favorite game, like many of them used to do in their childhood. In a viral video, we can see three boys playing cricket in a rain-soaked yard.

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Reminisce or reality?

Then, in the middle of their game, a delivery boy comes there to deliver a package. Seeing the boys playing cricket, the delivery boy couldn't resist himself and took part with them. Audiences from different age groups and jobs can easily relate to the video.

The delivery boy in the video couldn't refuse his inner feelings, but not everyone might be able to pluck up the courage to act according to those inner voices. Increasing responsibility often spreads the desires thin, and many of the working persons could only think about their childhood days and travel long to the memory lane.

Watch the viral video here

Cricket isn't just game It's Emotion❤️‍🩹🤌 pic.twitter.com/4iNVZsY9cc

— Aditya Tiwari ❤️👻 (@aditiwari9111) July 8, 2025