'This is a joke', 'Ridiculous umpiring': KL Rahul dismissal against Australia sparks outrage
Published On : 2024-11-22T10:36:24+0530 [ IST ] |
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KL Rahul dismissal during the opening Test against Australia in Perth has ignited widespread debate and frustration among fans and pundits.
The incident occurred in the 23rd over of India's innings and saw Rahul walk back for 26 after a controversial third-umpire decision.
Facing Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc Rahul who was looking in good touch got forward to defend a delivery that angled across him.
The ball passed close to the bat and was caught by wicketkeeper Alex Carey Alex Carey. Initially the on-field umpire ruled it not out but Australia opted for a review claiming a faint edge.
The review showed a spike on Snicko that indicated contact as the ball passed the bat.
However the front-on replay crucial for determining whether the sound came from the bat or the bat-pad contact was inconclusive.
Despite the ambiguity the third umpire overturned the decision citing the spike as sufficient evidence of an edge. Rahul shook his head in disbelief as he walked off the field after making his argument clear to the um
The dismissal triggered a wave of anger on social media with fans labeling the decision a "joke" and questioning the reliance on partial evidence. Many argued that the lack of a definitive front-on angle
Rahul's departure added to India's woes as the team struggled against Australia's pace attack.
At the time of his dismissal India were 47/4 with Starc and Josh Hazlewood the top order.
Rahul had shown resistance, consuming 74 deliveries and hitting three boundaries before the contentious call cut his innings short.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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KL Rahul dismissal during the opening Test against Australia in Perth has ignited widespread debate and frustration among fans and pundits.
The incident occurred in the 23rd over of India's i
