BGT 2024-25: 'Poor supply of technology!' which ex cricketer responds to KL Rahul's out?
Xtra Time Web Desk: The morning in Perth is indeed different from what fans have expected! Another controversial decision that introduced another debate! This time the victim is none other than KL Rahul. Sanjay Manjrekar who is famous for his statements now entered in to the debate saying 'Poor supply of technology'.
It was a good length ball by Australia's ace pacer Starc where Rahul was adjudged caught behind. Although the on field umpire Richard Kettleborough ruled the ball as not-out, but Australia immediately called for a review. All the controversy took shape here as the review showed a clear spike, suggesting a possible edge, but the visuals were inconclusive.
There was no clear evidence of ball hitting Rahul's bat but still the third umpire overturned the decision breaking ICC's rule. ICC rules clearly says that there has to be conclusive evidence to overturn a decision from the on-field umpire. While commentating on Star sports, he stated,"First of all, disappointed with what was provided to the TV umpire."
What the F@&* is this decision???? This is a joke! #BGT2025
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He further added, "He should have got more evidence. Based on just a couple of angles, I don't think such an important decision in the match should have been made. My point is, with the naked eye there's only one certainty and that's the pad being hit by the bat. It's the only visual certainty we've got that with the naked eye. For everything else, you needed the aid of technology, which is Snicko."
"So ideally, if there was bat, as an edge to the ball, there should have been an earlier spike because clearly two events there, and the umpire obviously heard one noise. The visual certainty was bat hitting the pad. If that was the spike, then there wasn't an outside edge. If we were shown two spikes, then you could say the first one was the bat. So it was a poor supply of technology to TV umpire, and he should have said he can't nail it."
Third umpire asked for another angle which wasn't provided. I'd assume he'd only ask for another angle if he wasn't sure. Then if he wasn't sure, why did he overturn the on field not out call? Poor use of technology and proper protocol not followed. KL hard done by. #AUSvIND
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He told, "If there weren't two spikes, they should have gone with the visual evidence which was bat hitting the pad. I think it was poor all around, and I don't blame the on-field umpire. You got to feel for KL Rahul, the amount of hard work that's been put opening the innings. And such a big moment personally for him when you look at his career and for India too. Travesty in a way."
You don't have to rush a decision when you have so many angles to review. Especially if you are overturning the on-field umpire's call.
"Umpires are looking for conclusive evidence. There were a few gremlins at the start of that review, being the first Test where he didn't get some camera angles he was asking for," Taufel said on the Channel Seven broadcast. "Richard Illingworth had a tough job there, but this camera angle is probably the best one for me, it shows that the ball does graze the outside edge. In my view the ball does graze the outside edge which has caused the scuff marks, but then the bat goes on to hit the pad. So I think from a batter's perspective, they are looking to see that evidence on the big screens as the decision is made. I think that's exactly why KL Rahul has a question mark on his mind and Richard Kettleborough as well. I imagine there will be an interesting discussion in the umpires room in the lunch break."
