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Dinesh Karthik Survives Incorrect DRS Call in RR vs RCB Eliminator
In a controversial turn of events, Dinesh Karthik survived an LBW DRS call during the IPL 2024 Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident occurred in the 15th over when Avesh Khan struck DK on the pads, and the on-field umpire raised his finger without hesitation.
Karthik opted for a review, and replays showed a spike on UltraEdge when the ball was next to the bat. However, the third umpire, Anil Chaudhary, erroneously overturned the on-field decision, deeming that the bat hit the pad first. This decision left experts and commentators alike baffled.
Former cricketers such as Michael Vaughan, Wasim Jaffer, Shreevats Goswami, and Irfan Pathan criticized the third umpire's call, stating that the bat clearly hit the pad first. Sunil Gavaskar reasoned that if Karthik had made contact with the ball, he would have known it and would not have consulted his non-striker. Kumar Sangakkara, part of the commentary team, expressed his frustration and approached the umpires for clarification.
The incorrect decision was a major turning point in the match, as it allowed Karthik to continue batting and potentially guide RCB to victory. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about the accuracy and reliability of DRS in cricket and raises questions about the competence of third umpires.
As the IPL reaches its climax, fans will be keeping a close eye on the use of DRS and the decisions made by the umpires. Controversial calls like the one involving Karthik can have a significant impact on the outcome of matches and can leave a sour taste in the mouths of players, fans, and experts alike.
Source: Dinesh Karthik 'Survives' LBW on DRS After 3rd Umpire's 'Absolute Shocker' In RR vs RCB Eliminator