World Cup 2019: When umpires stopped Pakistan, England players from roughing up the ball
The HinduEngland and Pakistan cricketers were warned by umpires during their World Cup match to not use the tactics that could rough up the ball from one side, making it suitable for reverse swing. The two on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Sundaram Ravi spoke to Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and England captain Eoin Morgan on Monday for the frequency with which their fielders threw the ball in on the bounce from the outfield. READ: Mohammad Hafeez feeling 'total relief' after Pakistan win Although neither innings witnessed any noticeable reverse swing, England batsman Jos Buttler did inspect the ball after being dismissed for 103. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said that they were also warned of the threat of a penalty if they continued throwing the ball in on more than one bounce.