<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kumar Dharmasena News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Kumar Dharmasena. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Kumar Dharmasena News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:34:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/kumar_dharmasena" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:36:33 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ENG vs IND | Twitter skeptical as Dharmasena tests limits again with takes trivial catching review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umpires are meant to be the protectors and executioners of the laws of cricket, responsible for upholding the regulations in the spirit they are intended. Yet, Kumar Dharmasena has ironically been flirting with those boundaries in the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/aug/04/eng-vs-ind-twitter-lambasts-dharmasena-for-continuing-to-break-protocol-by-misusing-review-powers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/aug/04/eng-vs-ind-twitter-lambasts-dharmasena-for-continuing-to-break-protocol-by-misusing-review-powers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:36:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kumar_Dharmasena.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts as Sai Sudharshan trudges back to hut even before third umpire's decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A player’s talent comes in when he trusts his instincts and doesn't wait for anyone’s approval. Such was the case in the contest between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans where Gujarat’s Sai Sudharshan walked back to the pavilion before the third umpire’s verdict of LBW. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/apr/10/ipl-2024-twitter-reacts-as-sai-sudharshan-makes-his-way-back-to-hut-awaiting-third-umpires-decision?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/apr/10/ipl-2024-twitter-reacts-as-sai-sudharshan-makes-his-way-back-to-hut-awaiting-third-umpires-decision?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:23:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/umpire_.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs ENG | Twitter reacts as horrific Dharmasena howler denies livid Jadeja's celebrappeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no escaping scrutiny for umpires in the age of modern technology albeit every Tom, Dick, and Harry's raw vision must have been enough to perceive the sheer scale of Kumar Dharmasena's howler in Ranchi. He not only denied Ravindra Jadeja a scalp but also handed him a warning for the appeal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/feb/23/ind-vs-eng-twitter-reacts-as-horrific-dharmasena-howler-denies-livid-jadejas-celebrappeal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/feb/23/ind-vs-eng-twitter-reacts-as-horrific-dharmasena-howler-denies-livid-jadejas-celebrappeal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:59:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Ravindra_Jadeja_IND_vs_ENG_Test_Ranchi_BCCI.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BANG VS AFG | Twitterverse abuzz as umpire Dharmasena's signals before DRS raise eyebrows in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umpires are typically expected to maintain impartiality and make fair decisions for both teams. Debates have ignited over ICC umpire Kumar Dharmasena's practice of displaying signals during appeals in World Cup matches, raising questions about the appropriateness of this approach during live games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/oct/07/bang-vs-afg-twitterverse-abuzz-as-umpire-dharmasenas-signals-raise-eyebrows-in-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/oct/07/bang-vs-afg-twitterverse-abuzz-as-umpire-dharmasenas-signals-raise-eyebrows-in-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:24:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/kumar_dharmasena_2023wc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENG vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Kumar Dharmasena’s unsuccessful assist for Kiwis to redeem 2019 final gaffe ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A glaring Kumar Dharmasena error in a World Cup game between England and New Zealand, sound familiar? Following his antics in the 2019 final, the umpire was at it again in the 2023 opener as he guided New Zealand during a DRS discussion, only for the Black Caps to foolishly ignore him all the same.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/oct/05/eng-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-kumar-dharmasenas-unsuccessful-assist-for-kiwis-to-redeem-2019-final-gaffe?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/oct/05/eng-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-kumar-dharmasenas-unsuccessful-assist-for-kiwis-to-redeem-2019-final-gaffe?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kumar_Dharmasena_IND_vs_AUS_ODI_Mohali_AP.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC World T20 | Twitter reacts to Irish fielder’s direct-hit leaving ‘injured’ Kumar Dharmasena smiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crazy moments oftentimes occur on the cricket fields which take all the limelight from nowhere. Kumar Dharmasena, a former player cum umpire from Sri Lanka, sustained a strong blow from an Irish fielder during their game against Scotland after the latter’s direct hit struck his leg on the rebound.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/oct/19/icc-world-t-20-twitter-reacts-to-scottish-fielders-direct-hit-leaving-injured-kumar-dharmasena-smiling?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/oct/19/icc-world-t-20-twitter-reacts-to-scottish-fielders-direct-hit-leaving-injured-kumar-dharmasena-smiling?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:53:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/kumar_dharmasena_icc.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Umpire Kumar Dharmasena going to take a catch during Sri Lanka versus Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket fields often produce bizarre incidents during match times and one such thing took place on Sunday in Colombo during Sri Lanka’s third ODI versus Australia. During Australia's innings, on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena tried to take a catch when Alex Carey played a lofted shot towards him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/20/watch-umpire-kumar-dharmasena-going-to-take-a-catch-during-sri-lanka-versus-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/20/watch-umpire-kumar-dharmasena-going-to-take-a-catch-during-sri-lanka-versus-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/kumar_dharmasena_sl_vs_aus_sri_lanka_cricket.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | IPL 2020 to oversee presence of no more than three overseas Elite umpires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to feature a plethora of Indian umpires as, reportedly, multiple overseas umpires from the Elite panel have willingly opted out of the competition. Several big names, including Kumar Dharmasena, are believed to give the tournament a miss.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/sep/03/reports-ipl-2020-to-oversee-presence-of-no-more-than-three-overseas-elite-umpires?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/sep/03/reports-ipl-2020-to-oversee-presence-of-no-more-than-three-overseas-elite-umpires?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:05:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Richard_Kettlebrough_umpire_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tried reviewing first-ball wide in WC final super over, reveals Jofra Archer]]></title><description><![CDATA[English Pacer Jofra Archer has revealed that he tried to review first-ball wide in World Cup final super over as he felt the umpire erred in the call. Archer, who had only made his international debut a month prior to the World Cup, bowled the Three Lions to their first ever World Cup title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/mar/21/tried-reviewing-first-ball-wide-in-wc-final-super-over-reveals-jofra-archer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/mar/21/tried-reviewing-first-ball-wide-in-wc-final-super-over-reveals-jofra-archer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:03:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Jofra_Archer_Jos%20Buttler_Ben_Stokes_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guys are still thinking about the World Cup, says Kane Williamson]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has revealed that the team is still thinking about the World Cup final loss and are trying to make sense of it even though it has been two months since that fateful day. However, Kane feels that it is giving credit to the historic match that they were involved in.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/11/guys-are-still-thinking-about-the-world-cup-says-kane-williamson?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/11/guys-are-still-thinking-about-the-world-cup-says-kane-williamson?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:42:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/Cricket_1/Kane_Williamson_new_zealand_vs_india_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Kemar Roach left embarrassed after premature celebration as DRS reveals massive inside-edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the umpiring flaws have been the flavour of the season so far - with Ashes leading the way - Kemar Roach was caught in embarrassing celebratory state because of Richard Kettlebrough. Today, even though it was clear that there was a big inside edge, Roach celebrated it in a jubilant manner.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/23/video-kemar-roach-left-embarrassed-after-premature-celebration-as-drs-reveals-massive-inside-edge?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/23/video-kemar-roach-left-embarrassed-after-premature-celebration-as-drs-reveals-massive-inside-edge?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Kemar_Roach_celebration_India_vs_Windies_BCCI.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC defends Kumar Dharmasena's decision to grant six runs for overthrow in World Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC have publicly defended the controversial overthrow call made in the World Cup final, stating that the Umpires followed protocol while making the decision. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena had incorrectly signaled six overthrow runs in the final, which has since sparked debate and controversy.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/28/icc-defends-kumar-dharmasenas-decision-to-grant-six-runs-for-overthrow-in-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/28/icc-defends-kumar-dharmasenas-decision-to-grant-six-runs-for-overthrow-in-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 05:08:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/icc_meeting_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC World Cup 2019 | I agree there was an error, but I do not regret the decision, says Kumar Dharmasena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Kumar Dharmasena has admitted that the decision to award England six runs instead of five, following the overthrow in the World Cup final, was an error, he said that he will never regret it. Dharmasena had consulted with his co-umpire Marais Erasmus before making the call.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/21/icc-world-cup-2019-i-agree-there-was-an-error-but-i-do-not-regret-the-decision-says-kumar-dharmasena?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/21/icc-world-cup-2019-i-agree-there-was-an-error-but-i-do-not-regret-the-decision-says-kumar-dharmasena?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2019 14:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/England_Cricket_news_sport_champion_cwc_2019.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts as Kumar Dharmasena denies Jason Roy a century in semi-final against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Roy was in such good form and Kumar Dharmasena came up with a terrible call to give him out as the ball didn't even touch the gloves or bat. Roy went for the review but then the umpire told him that Jonny Bairstow had already used it. Twitterati were furious after Roy was unfairly given out.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/11/twitter-reacts-as-kumar-dharmasena-denies-jason-roy-a-century-in-semi-final-against-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/11/twitter-reacts-as-kumar-dharmasena-denies-jason-roy-a-century-in-semi-final-against-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Srijith Gopal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:50:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Jason_Roy_Australia_vs_England_World_Cup_ICC_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Nathan Lyon turns umpire to guide Ishant Sharma about his off-stump]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Adelaide Test was underlined by some cheeky comments by Rishabh Pant, then Perth Test went a step further to see some funny conversations by cricketers of both teams. Today, Nathan Lyon joined the banter as he came forward to check Ishant Sharma’s guard - a job basically performed by umpires.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/18/video-nathan-lyon-turns-umpire-to-guide-ishant-sharma-about-his-off-stump?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/18/video-nathan-lyon-turns-umpire-to-guide-ishant-sharma-about-his-off-stump?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:52:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/nathan_lyon_ashes_1getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Josh Hazlewood pulls off an Ishant Sharma as Gaffaney fails to notice no-ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ishant Sharma’s no-ball analysis by Fox Sports created a huge rage on Twitter and umpire Kumar Dharmasena was at the receiving end of a lot of flak. However, today, Chris Gaffaney pulled off a Dharmasena as he failed to recognise a Josh Hazlewood no-ball despite the latter overstepping by a mile.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/15/video-josh-hazlewood-pulls-off-an-ishant-sharma-as-gaffaney-fails-to-notice-no-ball?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/15/video-josh-hazlewood-pulls-off-an-ishant-sharma-as-gaffaney-fails-to-notice-no-ball?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2018 09:49:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Josh_Hazlewood_new_cricket_australia_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Under-pressure Kumar Dharmasena calls no-ball despite Ishant Sharma being inside line]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Fox released a video showing Ishant Sharma bowling six no-balls in an over, and none was given, Kumar Dharmasena was under fire. That played on his mind today and despite Ishant was well within the line, he called it a no-ball which saw the pacer bowling on the other end after that.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/14/video-under-pressure-kumar-dharmasena-calls-no-ball-despite-ishant-sharma-being-inside-line?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/14/video-under-pressure-kumar-dharmasena-calls-no-ball-despite-ishant-sharma-being-inside-line?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:30:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Ishant_Sharma_New_vs_england_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs England | James Anderson sanctioned for showing dissent against umpire]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Anderson has been fined 15 % of his match fees and also been handed a demerit point for his argument with umpire Kumar Dharmasena after the latter turned an lbw appeal against Virat Kohli. Anderson admitted to the offence and has accepted the sanctions, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/sep/09/india-vs-england-james-anderson-sanctioned-for-showing-dissent-against-umpire?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/sep/09/india-vs-england-james-anderson-sanctioned-for-showing-dissent-against-umpire?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:13:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/james_anderson_ind_eng_2018_lords_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>