Shreyas Iyer doing umpiring, fans gets confused during the warm match between Pakistan Vs New.
The warm-up matches for the 2023 ODI World Cup have commenced, with New Zealand and Pakistan facing off in Hyderabad during the third game on Friday, September 29.
In an unexpected twist, one of the on-field umpires, Akshay Totre, found himself in the spotlight as fans couldn’t help but notice his striking resemblance to star Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer. This uncanny similarity sent the meme world into a frenzy, with fans taking to social media to share their humorous observations.
For those unfamiliar with Akshay Totre, he is a 36-year-old umpire hailing from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His umpiring experience includes officiating in 22 matches in First-Class cricket, 30 in List A matches, and 41 in T20s. Moreover, Akshay Totre also had the honor of officiating in six games during the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League.