The day of the Lord’s Testing between 4 England And India Watched high plays not only with bat and ball, but also with an umpire finger. Experienced Australian Umpire Paul reflee After a series of controversial decisions, themselves found themselves at the center of fan outrage, especially those who went against India during one day of test cricket.
Controversial call by Paul Refel on Shubman Gill lit the debate
The moment the social media was truly set up in the evening session when India’s young captain, Shubman GillWas caught behind the bandh Bridan CarsGill, visually surprised, immediately went to DRS, and Replay confirmed his suspicion – the ball missed the bat by a clear margin. Ultraz showed no spikes, which reverse Refel’s on-field call and highlight a great error.
On one platform when India was under immense pressure chasing 193 runs to win, the decision rely under stress and rely on the discussions around the quality of umpiring in the longest format.
Fans lambasted Paul for their poor decisions against India
This was not just Gill dismissal that provoked Indian fans. Earlier in the day, Refel was accused of incompatibility in making his decisions, especially during India’s bowling innings. Despite the doubt that appeared, some tight calls in favor of England assured many people that a prejudice was crawling. Repeated incidents of the debate decision created a stir among the audience, many of which took their displeasure on social media.
Cricket fans did not return back as they took on social media to remove their frustration, which they felt that such an important day had been published. Many positions made fun of decisions, while others called for more and more accountability and technology use in umpiring roles.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Umpire Paul Refel can drive his car through this difference. pic.twitter.com/d7hp8cgoyn
– Stupid point (@Farzicricketer) July 13, 2025
Appeal to Karne de Bhadav Paul Refel pic.twitter.com/oqicnbqhoh
– Abhishek (@be_mewadi) July 13, 2025
Paul Refael against India #INDVSENG#INDVENG pic.twitter.com/apuvolya2j
– Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) July 13, 2025
How poor Paul Refel has been in this exam. Shocker. Very poor
– Sarang Bhareroo (@Bhaleraosarang) July 13, 2025
Paul Refelry in favor of England in the 50-50s, and always take advantage of doubt against India, Paul refles have been frightening.
– Mentalism (@dumdumshiramani) July 13, 2025
Bro Paul Refel is legally racist
– Ashutosh (@Thebuing) July 13, 2025
It is sad to see partial umpiring in the Lord’s Test by Paul Refel. Jio Route had made up his mind to exclude LBW and Refel. When it came to Karun Nair and Shubman Gill, they gave it when it was miles away from the bat. Is racism still present in cricket #INDVENG pic.twitter.com/xlakb6ryrh
– Sanju Samson (@sanjusamson__) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel. Terrible umpiring.
– Subhayan Chakravarti (@cricsubhayan) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel try to hide your prejudice at least
– Prakhar Sinha (@sinhaprakhar28) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel has been a terrible umpire in the entire Test match. pic.twitter.com/hymifavnjf
– Vinay Kumar Dokania (@vinaydokania) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel Umpire #INDVENG pic.twitter.com/xcsydrfozz
– byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel Umpireing is a joke!#INDVSENG #Paulreifel pic.twitter.com/yvtsklapsa
– Ram Kapoor (@Ram1947_) July 13, 2025
Very bad umpiring by Paul Refel
pic.twitter.com/4VTJHAPAYHS– Chaudhary Kapil (@Kapilmalik 3011) July 13, 2025
This is not about the call of the DRS – umpire. Technology often performs an unusual springs from time to time. This is more about Paul Refels that it is not giving decisions because it is on the ground.
daylight robbery. pic.twitter.com/omilaheeke
– Zucker Doctor (@DOCTORLFC) July 13, 2025
From the late 90s, from the Australian team, there is only one under the average cricketer that I can remember – Paul Refel. It turns out, its level is similar to an umpire-unrelatedly unilateral errors, one after the other. #INDVSENG
– Pranesh Chaudhary (@Pranesh_zun) July 13, 2025
Dear ICC, when this Paul Refel is committing a match crime, each team should have 6 reviews.#ENGVIND
– Afmancunianme (@Mancunianme) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel, Aao Yaar. Do not make it so clear. No ! You spoil the purity of umpiring. You bad @Icc #INDVSENG #ENGVIND #Testcrick #Paulreifel
– Shreyas Bajoria (@Bajoria 29) July 13, 2025
Why Paul Refel ?? It was clearly looking out in real time.#INDVSENG #ENGVIND #JOEROOT pic.twitter.com/vshlj4aj8i
– ππΏπΆπ°πΈπ²πππΉπΆπΊπ½ππ² π« (@cricketglimpsex) July 13, 2025
Even if England appeals to hold a tip one hand, Paul Refel will raise his finger to give him
– Riseup Pant (@Reseup_Pant17) July 13, 2025
Paul Refel is a 2020 version of Steve Bakner. #Cricket
– Cow Corner (@QowCorner183) July 13, 2025
*An English bowler about starting his run up*
Paul Refel: pic.twitter.com/fz63HU63GY– Honest live fan (@rohancric947) July 13, 2025
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