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The second Test between Pakistan and Australia faced controversy due to contentious umpiring decisions, particularly during Pakistan’s quest for victory on Friday.
A significant incident arose during Mohammad Rizwan’s dismissal, visibly surprising the wicketkeeper-batsman.
The pivotal moment unfolded in the 61st over of Pakistan’s second innings when Pat Cummins appealed for a caught behind against Rizwan. Initially given out by the on-field umpire, Cummins decided to review, suspecting a potential glove contact by Rizwan.
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Upon review, the third umpire analyzed multiple angles and detected a spike as the ball passed the wrist band, leading to a reversal of the on-field decision. However, the hotspot technology failed to display any mark as Rizwan turned away from the ball at the crucial moment.
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In the post-match press conference, Hafeez revealed his conversation with Rizwan following the dismissal, stressing the importance of conclusive evidence to overturn on-field umpires’ decisions.
“Speaking to Rizwan, I trust him as an honest person. He confirmed to me that the ball didn’t come anywhere close to the gloves, and there should be clear evidence to overturn the on-field umpire’s decision. From what I understand, the umpire’s initial call was not out, and there wasn’t sufficient conclusive evidence to reverse it. It’s hard to say more. In this scenario, the technology seemed more of a hindrance than an aid,” Hafeez commented.
