Mumbai: Australian umpire Sam Nogajski dropped out from officiating a Ranji match between Mumbai and UP on Monday, as he was hospitalised for dehydration with his Indian counterpart Virender Sharma doing duty from both ends.
The Aussie umpire complained of suffering from stomach ache and vomiting before the start of the second day’s play of the match and consequently was admitted to hospital to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.
“The umpire has been admitted in a local hospital at 7 am after he complained of loose motion and stomach ache. The doctors attending him said it is a case of dehydration,” KSCA Mysuru Convener Balachandra told PTI.
KSCA officials were optimistic earlier that Nogajski will resume umpiring post lunch sessions, but the hospital report issued suggested complete rest for Nogajski.
“We were hopeful of Nogajski making a comeback and officiating from post-lunch session, but the doctors, in their bulletin, advised Nagojski complete rest,” Balachandra said. “It also means he will not officiate in the match any further,” he added.
The doctors have adviced Nogajski to visit Bengaluru for treatment, Balachandra said.
“Nogajski will be taken to Bengaluru tomorrow where he will be again put under medical observation.”
Balachandra on query for Nogajski’s replacement said a local umpire has been replaced, but he will only officiate as a leg umpire, Virender Sharma will officiate as straight umpire from both ends.
“A local umpire has been replaced, but officiating as a leg umpire. Virendra Sharma is officiating from both ends as straight umpire,” he said.
“This is not the first time an umpire has officiated from both ends of the wicket.” Balachandra said.