Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In the third test between South Africa and India (January 2007), which umpire failed to correctly count the number of balls which had passed in the over. The sixth ball passed and the umpire did not call over, nor did his colleague Daryl Harper alert him to the fact that the over was complete. On the seventh ball of Dale Steyn's over Munaf Patel was dismissed, and the Indian innings brought to an end.

  1. Simon Taufel

  2. Asad Rauf

  3. Darrel Hair

  4. Billy Bowden

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Asad Rauf is the correct answer. During the 3rd Test between South Africa and India in January 2007 at Cape Town, Asad Rauf failed to call over after the 6th ball, and allowed a 7th ball to be bowled. Munaf Patel was dismissed on this extra delivery. This was a significant umpiring error that drew attention to the importance of accurate ball-counting in cricket.