"I believe his involvement played a part in prompting the referral, " match referee Jeff Crowe explained.

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But the team's manager, Jeff Crowe, said they would call off their Pakistan tour and head back home.

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"Nathan is flying back to Christchurch where he will be meeting with New Zealand Cricket's doctor, Rob Campbell, for consultation, " said manager Jeff Crowe.

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Following the match the Board of Control for Cricket in India revealed match referee Jeff Crowe has found that India had maintained a slow over rate.

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The umpires and Jeff Crowe, they had earned the right to umpire in the World Cup Final because they are outstanding umpires and an outstanding referee.

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"ICC match referee Jeff Crowe has imposed an immediate two-match suspension on Mahendra Singh Dhoni for slow over-rate after conducting a hearing last night, " the BCCI said.

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It was later confirmed Pietersen would not face censure for the hesitation, but match referee Jeff Crowe did admit the referral rule may have to be changed.

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Younus was subsequently fined 50% of his match fee by match referee Jeff Crowe, with the rest of the team fined 20% of theirs - after Pakistan were four overs short of their target.

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