During Day 2 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a sharply rising delivery to Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan, leading to a tense discussion between wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and captain Rohit Sharma. As Siraj unleashed his fiery delivery, Pant voiced his opinion, expressing doubt about whether the ball would hit Zakir’s leg stump.
“Height nahi hain, nikal jayege leg-side,” he remarked, suggesting that the ball was too low to pose a serious threat. This assessment led the Indian team to forgo a review, much to Siraj’s visible frustration. The bowler was convinced that the ball had pitched in line and was on course to dismiss Zakir, especially as the batter seemed to lose his balance while attempting to play a shot.
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The tension in the Indian camp was palpable, with Siraj, Rohit, and Pant all involved in the debate about the potential wicket. The situation became even more intriguing when HawkEye was called upon for clarity, showing a clear three-red line that indicated the possibility of Zakir’s dismissal.
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Mohammed Siraj’s disbelief was evident as he realized how close he had come to claiming the wicket. Meanwhile, Rohit and Pant shared a lighter moment, smiling at the near miss, aware of how critical that wicket could have been.
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Despite the close call, on-field umpire Rod Tucker stood firm in his original decision, leaving India to rue the opportunity. The incident highlighted the pressure moments in cricket, where split-second decisions can change the course of a match. Siraj’s eagerness for a breakthrough was palpable, but in the end, Zakir managed to escape dismissal, adding to the drama of the contest.
