The bowler kicked the stumps and blew them away, no player came to receive the award, there was a huge uproar on the field

NZ vs WI Test 1980: An exciting test match was being played between West Indies and New Zealand. The year was 1980 and the date was 13 February. This was the period when Caribbean bowlers used to dominate world cricket. However, West Indies was heading towards defeat in this match and the reason for this was poor umpiring. The West Indies players were stunned and the anger of the bowlers was visible from the fast balls coming out of their hands. New Zealand was close to victory, but the team's batsmen were finding it difficult to stand at the crease. Every ball was coming towards the batsmen like a ball of fire and the batsmen were playing more to save their body than the wicket.

The bowler blew away the stumps by kicking.

From the West Indies side, Michael Holding was most furious with the poor umpiring. Meanwhile, a ball from Holding took the inside edge of the batsman's bat and went into the wicketkeeper's gloves. The entire West Indies team made a strong appeal and the batsman also turned to go towards the pavilion.

Michael Holding kicks over the stumps in frustration after a decision for caught behind is turned down during NZ-WI Test#OnThisDay in 1980 pic.twitter.com/sZyHAw8BHn

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However, the umpire refused to give the batsman out. The entire Caribbean camp was surprised by this decision of the umpire. Michael Holding became so angry that he went in front of the umpire and kicked the stump hard. After this the West Indies players somehow pacified the holding.

No player came to receive the award

Due to poor umpiring, New Zealand was successful in winning this match. The anger of the West Indies players did not subside even after the end of the match. This was the reason why no player from the Caribbean team came to the presentation to receive the award. It is said that the West Indies team wanted to leave the tour midway and return home after this match and they also refused to play the remaining matches. The players of the visiting team were explained a lot, after which they agreed to play. However, the Caribbean team had to face 1-0 defeat on this tour.

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