IPL 2019: Llong under BCCI scanner but unlikely to be removed from IPL final

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Virat for incorrectly calling a no-ball when Umesh Yadav hadn't overstepped during an IPL match between RCB and SRH on Saturday in Bengaluru

English umpire Nigel Llong could face some serious trouble for allegedly damaging the door of the umpires' room during the innings break after an argument with Virat Kohli. According to reports, the ICC Elite Panel official could face the BCCI's scrutiny for such unprofessional behavior. Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Virat for incorrectly calling a no-ball when Umesh Yadav hadn't overstepped during an IPL match between RCB and SRH on Saturday in Bengaluru. Both Yadav and Kohli were seen having an exchange with Llong as they were far from happy after the umpire called a wrong no-ball. A BCCI official told PTI that the matter will not cost Llong his place as a designated umpire for the IPL final to be held in Hyderabad. The BCCI, it is learnt, is in a dilemma on whether to even consider taking such a step "for a moment's indiscretion". In Bengaluru, Karnataka State Cricket Association secretary R Sudhakar Rao said the KSCA has demanded action against Llong. Rao, however, did say that the 50-year-old paid for the damage caused. "We have reported the matter to the Committee of Administrators (COA) and hopefully action will be taken against Nigel Llong. If the players are punished for their misdemeanour and fined their match fees then why not the umpires," he said. "I didn't speak to umpire Llong but I spoke to match referee Narayanan Kutty. I am hopeful COA will take action," he added. Llong paid Rs 5000 after he was confronted by the KSCA officials and had demanded a receipt of the payment.