• England ended Day 2 of the third Test at 207/2.

  • Controversy sparked over the DRS dismissal of England batter Ollie Pope.

IND vs ENG: Stuart Broad, Michael Vaughan & others react on the controversial DRS dismissal of Ollie Pope
Ollie Pope wicket - IND vs ENG 2024 (Image CC- Twitter)

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On Day 2 of the ongoing Third Test between India and England, the cricketing spotlight abruptly shifted to the DRS dismissal of Ollie Pope by seamer Mohammed Siraj. The LBW appeal, initially dismissed by the on-field umpire, took a dramatic turn after the hosts opted for the Decision Review System (DRS).

The third umpire overturned the decision, sparking a contentious moment that ignited a spectrum of opinions within the cricketing fraternity. The controversy surrounding the call drew diverse reactions, further fuelling the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and reliability of technology in adjudicating crucial decisions on the field.

Ollie Pope’s controversial wicket

The pivotal moment transpired when Siraj delivered a well-pitched ball, exhibiting good length and a slight inward movement from outside off. Pope found himself on the wrong side of the delivery, getting beaten on the inside edge, only to be struck high on the front pad. The ball then hurried away towards the off-side boundary. Despite the loud appeal from Siraj, the on-field umpire initially dismissed the appeal.

However, displaying confidence in the potential of a successful review, urged skipper Rohit Sharma to challenge the decision. Upon closer scrutiny through the DRS, the visual evidence revealed three ominous red dots, suggesting a conclusive impact on the stumps. The reversal of the decision left Pope visibly stunned. At the same time, the Indian team celebrated their successful review, adding an electrifying moment to the unfolding drama at Rajkot.

Twitter floods with opinions

The decision reversal prompted doubts about the reliability of the technology, as the initial on-field assessment suggested the ball might not have sufficiently hit the stumps. This discrepancy sparked a flurry of diverse opinions on Twitter, with the cricketing community expressing contrasting views on the weight of DRS in accurately adjudicating crucial moments in the game.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

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