Drama Erupts in India vs West Indies Match Over Catch Decision
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India played West Indies in a cricket match. There was big drama on the field. A player named Naman Dhir took a catch. He put his hand near the ground to catch the ball. People were not sure if the catch was good.
The third umpire looked at the catch again. He used a video to check it. A West Indies player argued with the umpires. He was not happy about the catch.
The game stopped for some time. Everyone waited for the umpire's decision. People talked about how fast Naman Dhir moved. Some said he moved like a cheetah.
After checking the video, the umpires made their final decision. The game started again after that. This moment became a big talking point from the match.
Vocabulary6 words
- drama
- something exciting or shocking that happens
- catch
- when a player grabs the ball before it touches the ground
- third umpire
- a person who checks video to help make decisions
- umpires
- people who control a sports game and make decisions
- decision
- a choice someone makes after thinking
- cheetah
- a very fast wild animal
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1. Cricket 2. Naman Dhir 3. The third umpire
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India played West Indies in a cricket _____. There was big _____ on the field. A player named Naman Dhir took a _____. He put his hand near the ground to catch the _____.
The third _____ looked at the catch again. He used a _____ to check it. A West Indies player _____ with the umpires.
The game _____ for some time. Everyone waited for the umpire's _____. Some said he moved like a _____.
After checking the video, the umpires made their final _____. The game started again after that.
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