Controversial DRS Decision Spurs PCB to Address Umpiring Concerns

A controversial Resolution Assessment System (DRS) ruling in opposition to Mohammad Rizwan in the course of the second Take a look at between Pakistan and Australia has prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to lift issues about umpiring and technological points with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Throughout the match, Rizwan was given out after Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, determined to evaluation for a caught behind within the second innings. Regardless of nothing conclusive being noticed on the hotspot, there was a transparent spike within the snickometer. Pakistan’s camp later clarified that the ball hit simply above the wrist of the batsman-wicketkeeper, expressing their dissatisfaction with the expertise’s evaluation.

Experiences counsel that PCB chief Zaka Ashraf held a gathering with group director Mohammad Hafeez after the match, the place Hafeez conveyed issues in regards to the insufficient use of expertise. Pakistan misplaced the second Take a look at by 79 runs beneath the management of Shan Masood.

Expressing his disappointment, Hafeez, a former cricketer, acknowledged that whereas he’s not in opposition to expertise within the sport, it may typically create doubt and confusion. He criticized the inconsistency of the on-field umpires, highlighting its impression on the sport’s integrity.

“When you take a look at the complete sport, there have been very inconsistent choices by the umpires. We play this stunning sport of cricket with pure intuition, and everyone knows the fundamentals of the sport,” remarked Hafeez in an interview with NDTV.

Including additional, he emphasised, “I’m not in opposition to expertise within the sport. But when it brings doubt and confusion, it’s not acceptable. Some choices weren’t comprehensible. The ball hitting the stumps is all the time out. I’ll by no means perceive why there’s an umpire’s name.”

Presently trailing 2-0 within the three-match sequence, Pakistan will probably be aiming to make a comeback within the ultimate match scheduled to start on January 3 in Sydney.

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