27/08/2026
DRUGMULLA — OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Today’s incident during our match At Bandwader Hatmulla against Cousin Brothery Hyhama deeply disappointing and completely against the spirit of cricket.
With the opposition requiring 18 runs from 5 balls, the batter played the second ball towards the boundary. Our fielder, while attempting the catch near the boundary line, managed to save the ball and threw it back inside the field. The umpire initially awarded 1 run.
The opposition challenged the decision despite the fielder’s effort being witnessed by spectators and others present at the ground. The umpire subsequently declared the ball dead. Even then, the opposition refused to accept the decision.
After consultation with our team, the umpire finally decided to award 6 runs. Despite this decision going completely against us, RCC Drugmulla respected the umpire’s decision and maintained discipline. We did not argue, abuse, threaten or create any disturbance.
Unfortunately, the opposition chose to leave the ground and, instead of accepting the umpire’s decision as part of the game, a confrontation followed involving the umpire and some of our players.
This is where the real difference was visible.
For us, cricket is not only about winning. It is about respect, discipline, sportsmanship and accepting the decision of the officials, whether it goes in our favour or against us.
We have faced decisions in the past that did not favour RCC Drugmulla, and we accepted them because an umpire’s decision must be respected on the field. We expect the same standard from every team participating in the game.
Winning a match is never bigger than the dignity of the sport.
RCC Drugmulla will always stand for fair play, respect for officials and true sportsmanship. We strongly condemn any behaviour that crosses the line from disagreement into confrontation or misbehaviour.
We may lose a match, but we will never compromise on our discipline, dignity and respect for the game of cricket.
CRICKET IS A GAME OF PASSION BUT RESPECT MUST ALWAYS COME FIRST.