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Ian Smith's on-air reaction to Abhishek Sharma no-ball sparks bias claims

Original: 'No, please, no, oh no!': Ian Smith's New Zealand bias leaks through as Abhishek Sharma survives Jacob Duffy's no-ball

Commentator Ian Smith's pained reaction — 'No, please, no, oh no!' — after New Zealand bowler Jacob Duffy overstepped to reprieve India opener Abhishek Sharma has drawn attention during the match. Viewers accused the former New Zealand wicketkeeper of letting his national allegiance show in the commentary box, with the moment circulating widely among cricket fans.

Why now: A commentator's apparent national bias during a India-New Zealand cricket match is a talking point for fans.

Ian SmithAbhishek SharmaJacob DuffyNew ZealandIndia

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• 'No, please, no, oh no!': Ian Smith's New Zealand bias leaks through as Abhishek Sharma survives Jacob Duffy's no-ball · Yahoo Sports

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