‘Big stars in Team India always creates pressure’, Reveals Umpire Nitin Menon.

Umpiring in India, particularly in games involving the Indian cricket team, is widely regarded as one of the most challenging tasks in the cricketing world. The immense popularity and fervent support for cricket in the country mean that these matches attract more attention and scrutiny than any other cricket event globally. Even a minor mistake made by an umpire can trigger a wave of criticism and debates across various social media platforms. However, Nitin Menon, an esteemed umpire, believes that the real pressure he faces originates not from external factors but rather from the high-profile players within Team India.Recently, Nitin Menon, who is part of the umpiring group for the upcoming Ashes series, shared his experiences of officiating high-pressure matches involving the Indian cricket team.

Nitin Menon in interview said “When India play in India there is a lot of hype, 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,” he said. “It just shows that I am strong enough to handle any situation rather than getting working up by the pressure created by players. That has given me a lot of self confidence.