The umpires make a little mistake on the field. The third umpire or TV umpire stays off the field to correct that mistake. But if the third umpire is wrong, the there’s no way to avoid the mistakes.
The second match of the four-match Test series between hosts India and visiting England begins on Saturday (February 13th). On the first day of the match in Chennai, two wrong decisions of the third umpire went against England. Many have expressed their displeasure on Twitter.
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England appealed for stumping of Rohit Sharma in the 71st over of India’s innings. Two on-field umpires approached the third umpire for a decision. Third umpire Anil Chowdhury declared Rohit not out. But as seen in the TV replay, Rohit was out.
In the 75th over, the English asked Ajinkya Rahane to be caught behind by Jack Leach. England took the review when the on-field umpire reported not out. In that review, it is clear that the ball touched Rahane’s bat. But the third umpire Anil signaled not out again.
In both cases, there was dissatisfaction with the umpiring of the Chennai Test. Many star cricketers have also expressed their dissatisfactions on Twitter.
Richest cricket board in the world.
Can’t get cameras on both sides of the pitch. Can’t use DRS properly when it suits them.
Joke of a Board#IndvEng
— Dennis Valentine’s Day (@DennisCricket_) February 13, 2021
The appeal for a catch against Rahane, before he got out, was quite poorly handled. Should have checked snicko on the way up. By allowing England to retain the review, have they admitted they were wrong?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 13, 2021
Is the Third umpire pissed .. !!!! He is having a stinker .. #INDvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 13, 2021
India’s best 5 players so far….#IndvEng pic.twitter.com/vcZn2HJk2S
— Dennis Valentine’s Day (@DennisCricket_) February 13, 2021
How can a third umpire not look at that?!?! 🤦🏻♂️
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) February 13, 2021
You’re kidding, what is the 3rd umpire on 🤣🤣🙈🙈
— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) February 13, 2021
How can you get it so wrong with technology
— Matthew hoggard (@Hoggy602) February 13, 2021
3rd (class) umpire?
— George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) February 13, 2021
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