'They always try to get those 50-50 decisions' - Nitin Menon makes astounding claim about officiating in home matches

India has produced a number of outstanding cricketers. This list includes legendary bowlers Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble, as well as legendary batters Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. The richest cricket board in the world is the Indian Cricket Board. But India appears to be falling behind when it comes to umpiring. But during the past few years, Nitin Menon has won over many critics and admirers. He has progressively matured in the IPL's furnace and is now prepared to spread globally.

The sole Indian official in the Elite Panel of Umpires of the supreme cricket body, however, believes that the pressure of presiding over Team India's home matches has well-prepared him for the Ashes. After being admitted into the Elite Panel in June 2020 due to COVID-19-induced travel limitations placed on foreigners, Menon officiated the majority of India's home games.

"When India play in India there is a lot of hype, a lot of big stars in the Indian team they always try to create pressure on you, they always try to get those 50-50 decisions in favour of them but if we are in control of ourselves under pressure, then we don't focus on what they are trying to do. It just shows that I am strong enough to handle any situation rather than getting worked up by the pressure created by players. That has given me a lot of self-confidence,” Menon was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

"Leading the Indian international panel of umpires at home has also been a big responsibility. I did not have a lot of experience initially (when he entered ICC elite panel) but the last three years have helped me grow as an umpire," said the only Indian in the elite panel," he said.

Will keep it simple just watch the ball and make decisions accordingly: Nitin Menon on officiating Ashes 

Meanwhile, Menon will be seen officiating in the 3rd Test of the iconic Ashes series. He talked about England’s ‘Bazball’ approach but also claimed that Australia has a brilliant bowling lineup. He said that he will be simply watching the ball and making his decisions accordingly.

"It will be a great series. I was there last year in England when they hosted South Africa. I could actually see what 'Bazball' is. So I know what to expect. Australia have a fantastic bowling line up and England the way they are playing is redefining test cricket. The stakes will be high but for me, every match is a game between bat and ball. 

Will keep it simple just watch the ball and make decisions accordingly. I am very excited about it too as this was my dream. I could not do the previous Ashes as it happened during COVID. So really looking forward to it and hopefully, I will give my best shot there." he added.