Former umpire Ian Gould reveals why it feels intimidating to officiate India-Pak matches

Ian Gould has revealed why it is intimidating to officiate India-Pakistan matches. This famous rivalry is touted as 'Mor of all Battles' in cricket and when both teams take to field, players of both sides are under a tremendous amount of pressure as y think of performing to best of ir abilities considering how big occasion is. Even passionate fans leave stone unturned in supporting ir respective teams.

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'It's intimidating': Ian Gould

During an interview with ESPNCricinfo, Gould went on to say that an India-Pakistan contest is intimidating. However, he clarified that it has got thing to do with players as y are outstanding people. He also mentioned that he has officiated seven or eight India-Pakistan games and has observed that players of both sides are really good people who get on with each or very well.

At same time, ex-international umpire added that if one allows crowd to get to m, n person will be distracted by all that ise and Mexican waves, etc. because of which that person will start missing bits and pieces and ultimately, it will end up being a difficult place.

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'I'd still give it out': Ian Gould

During an interview with BBC 5 Live Sport, veteran umpire went on to say that when he had given Tendulkar out in Mohali during high-octane World Cup 2011 semi-final match between India and Pakistan, at that moment he was thinking that it was out. He also guaranteed that if he sees it again, he would still give it out.

Gould n revealed that after he had raised his finger when Sachin had gone to have a word with Gautam Gambhir who was at n-strikers' end, for once he thought that batting maestro would walk back to pavilion. However, that did t happen as Mumbai cricketer stunned one and all by asking for a review.

When DRS was taken, Billy Bowden who was third umpire in that contest informed Ian Gould that ball was missing leg stump and that decision needs to be changed. on-field umpire had option but to overturn his decision as Indian fans and spectators erupted in joy. 

retired umpire n went on to reveal that after that decision was overturned his biggest fear was that he did t want to see ar ball to hit anybody's pads as he had lost his mind. At same time, he also praised Simon Taufel who was also umpiring in that match for keeping him motivated. former English cricketer n added that reason why he gave cricket legend out was because he felt that it was a straight forward LBW.

(Im Courtesy: AP)