When India removed match referee without approval from ICC

In a dramatic turn of events in November 2001, India, supported by South Africa, ousted ICC match referee Mike Denness, leading to the Centurion Test being deemed unofficial. This action stemmed from Denness's sanctions against six Indian players, including captain Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, during the Port Elizabeth Test.

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