Robin Uthappa and Dale Steyn were not happy with how match officials handled the fog situation in Lucknow T20I. Images: PTI/Star Sports/X
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Firstpost18-12-2025, 10:57

Uthappa, Steyn Slam Officials Over Lucknow T20 Fog Delay, Call-Off

  • The fourth T20 between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off due to "excessive fog" and an AQI over 400.
  • The match faced a three-hour delay and six inspections before being abandoned without a ball bowled.
  • Former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Dale Steyn criticized match officials for the multiple, "counterintuitive" inspections.
  • Uthappa argued conditions would only worsen and the match should have been called off earlier or started as scheduled.
  • Steyn expressed confusion over the umpires' assessment criteria and sought clarity on their decision-making process.

Why It Matters: Uthappa and Steyn criticized officials for delaying the Lucknow T20 call-off due to fog.

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