Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery competitiveness was on full display at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Day 4 of the second Test between India and the West Indies. The Indian pace spearhead was visibly frustrated after a controversial DRS call went in favour of West Indies opener John Campbell, a moment that not only changed the course of the innings but also sparked a debate on the accuracy of cricket’s review technology.
The dramatic incident unfolded when Bumrah bowled a searing delivery that jagged back sharply into the left-handed Campbell. The ball kept unusually low, sneaking under the bat and crashing into the pads. The Indian fielders, convinced it was plumb in front, went up in unison for an LBW appeal. However, umpire Richard Illingworth was unmoved, ruling it not out.
A surprised Jasprit Bumrah immediately signalled for a review, confident the delivery had done enough. As the third umpire, Alex Wharf, went through the replays, tension filled the air. The ball-tracking visuals showed it crashing into the pad and heading towards the stumps, seemingly in line.
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But then, the UltraEdge revealed a faint spike just as the ball passed close to both the bat and the pad. After a lengthy review, Wharf concluded that there was a thin inside edge, prompting the on-field decision of “not out” to stand. The Indian players were left visibly disappointed.
Jasprit Bumrah, usually composed, couldn’t hide his emotions. Frustrated by the narrow margin and technology’s ambiguity, he was heard muttering on the stump mic: “You know it as well. It’s out, but the technology cannot prove it.” His words echoed the thoughts of many watching the replay, including commentators who acknowledged that the decision could have gone either way.
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To add salt to India’s wounds, Campbell made the most of the reprieve. From surviving that narrow call, he went on to score his maiden Test century — a patient and well-earned innings that showcased his grit. He brought up the milestone in style, launching Ravindra Jadeja over long-on for a six. The West Indies opener removed his helmet and raised his bat towards the dressing room, celebrating an innings that took 48 innings to materialize — a long wait finally rewarded.
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Campbell’s ton carried historical weight as well. He became the first West Indies opener to score a Test century against India since Daren Ganga’s 135 in 2006 at Basseterre. Even more impressively, it marked the first century by a Windies opener in India since Wavell Hinds’ 2002 masterpiece at Eden Gardens. Campbell also joined an elite club of West Indian batters — becoming just the fifth to reach his maiden Test century with a six.
For Bumrah, however, it was a reminder of cricket’s cruel margins. One ball, one faint edge, and one debatable call — enough to shift momentum and emotion on a dramatic day of Test cricket in Delhi.
