Eng vs ind: referee Paul Reiffel faces the fury of fan on controversial decisions against India on day 4 of the Lord test
Day 4 of the Lord’s test between England And India Saw a high drama, not only with the bat and the ball, but also with the referee’s finger. Australian veteran referee Paul Fierl found itself at the center of the indignation of fans following a series of controversial decisions, in particular those perceived as having gone against India during a day of test cricket.
Paul Reiffel’s controversial call on Shubman Gill ignites the debate
The moment that really set fire to social networks arrived late in the evening session when the young captain of India, Shubman gillwas given behind Brydon cars. Gill, visibly disconcerted, immediately opted for the DRS, and the reruns confirmed his suspicions – the ball had missed the bat with a clear margin. The ultraedge has shown no peak, reversing the call on Reiffel’s field and exhibiting a blatant error.
At a stage where India was under immense pressure in the pursuit of 193 races for victory, the decision added to tension and discussions revived on the quality of arbitration in the longest format.
Fans cast out Paul for his bad decisions against India
It was not only the dismissal of Gill who agitated Indian fans. Earlier in the day, Reiffel was accused of inconsistency in his decision -making, especially during the bowling round of India. A few tight calls that went in favor of England despite the visible doubt led to believing that there was a bias that slipped. Repeated events of questionable decisions have annoyed viewers, many of whom went to social networks to express their dissatisfaction.
Cricket fans did not hold back when they went to social networks to evacuate their frustration in the face of what they thought to be lower quality arbitration during such a crucial day. Several positions have laughed at decisions, while others have called for greater responsibility and the use of technology in arbitration roles.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Referee Paul Reiffel can drive his car through this gap. pic.twitter.com/d7hp8cgoyn
– Idi (@farzicricket) July 13, 2025
Call to Karnen Le Restel BHDVE Pano pic.twitter.com/oqicnbqhoh
– Abhishek (@be_mewadi) July 13, 2025
Paul Firfergl Agains India #Indvseng#Semis pic.twitter.com/apuvaly2j
– Raja Babu (@ Gaurangbhardwa1) July 13, 2025
How poor was Paul Reiffel was in this test. Shock. Very poor
– Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosran) July 13, 2025
Paul Rieffel was horrible, promoting England in the 1950s and 50s, and still against India with regard to doubt
– Mentalism (@dumdumshiramani) July 13, 2025
Bro Paul Riefel is legitimately racist there is absolutely no other way to explain this
– Ashutosh (@thebuuing) July 13, 2025
Sad to see the partial arbitration in the Lord’s test by Paul Reiffel.joe Root was Plumb Out LBW & Reiffel had decided not to give. Regarding Karun Nair & Shubman Gill, he gave it when he was miles from the bat. Does racism still exist in cricket #Semis pic.twitter.com/xlakb6ryrh
– Sanju Samson (@Sanjusamson__) July 13, 2025
Paul Fallel. Terrible Mamering.
– Subhayan Chakraborty (@cccsubhayan) July 13, 2025
Paul Reifel, at least try to hide your bias
– Prakhar sinha (@ sinhaprakhar28) July 13, 2025
Paul Reiffel was a terrible referee throughout the test match. pic.twitter.com/hymifavnjf
– Vinay Kumar Dokania (@vinaydokania) July 13, 2025
Paul Firf Vef Uppire #Semis pic.twitter.com/xcsydrfozz
– Byomkesh (@byomkesbaksy) July 13, 2025
Paul Firf Vef Uppire is and jokes!#Indvseng #Paulreiffel pic.twitter.com/yvtsklappsa
– RAM KAPOOR🇮🇳 (@ ram1947_) July 13, 2025
Very bad referee by Paul Reiffel
😡 pic.twitter.com/4vtjhapyhs– Choudhary Kapil (@ kapilmalik3011) July 13, 2025
These are not DRS – the referee’s call. Technology is often unusual from time to time. It is more of Paul Reiffel, not giving a decision as to Plumb than this on the ground.
Daylight flights. pic.twitter.com/omilaheeke
– Zucker Doctor (@doactorlfc) July 13, 2025
From the end of the 90s, there was only one cricket player lower than the average that I remember – Paul Reiffel. It turns out that his level is also the same as a referee – incredibly unilateral errors, one after the other. #Indvseng
– Pranesh Chaudhary (@pranesh_zun) July 13, 2025
Dear ICC, when it is Paul Reiffel officiating a match, each team should have 6 reviews.#Engvind
– Tatya 🦂 (@mannianme) July 13, 2025
Paul Reiffel, come the man. Do not make him so obvious. Don’t do it ! You slander the sacred character of the referee. ! Horrible @Icc #Indvseng #Engvind #TestCricket #Paulreiffel
– Shreyas Bajoria (@ bajoria29) July 13, 2025
Paul Reiffel why ?? It was clearly looking in real time.#Indvseng #Engvind #Ortoot pic.twitter.com/vshlj4aj8i
– 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗚𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗫 (@CRicketGLIMPSEX) July 13, 2025
Even if England calls on a tip of a grip, Paul Reiffel will raise his finger to give it
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– Riseup Pant (@ riseup_pant17) July 13, 2025
Paul Reiffel is the 2020 version of Steve Bucknor. #Cricket
– Cow Corner (@ cowcorner183) July 13, 2025
* An English bowler player about to start his race *
Paul Firel: pic.twitter.com/fz63hu63gy– Honest Livi fan (@ rohacric947) July 13, 2025
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