10 most controversial umpiring decisions of all time

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#9. Geoff Lawson not adjudged hit-wicket, vs West Indies, 1984

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In November 1984 at Brisbane, Geoff Lawson was arguably the luckiest man. Michael Holding's terrific pace pushed Lawson back in his crease and the Aussie batsman ended up breaking the wickets with his feet. The West Indies fielders appealed for hit-wicket but the square leg umpire gave his dissent and walked to the crease to pick the bails.

In the next over, the ordeal was repeated. Lawson once again went back and ended up breaking the wickets. Once again the Umpire nodded his head and resumed the game after setting the stumps right.

The West Indies fielders protested in vain, but Lawson didn't mind the umpire's judgment.

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