In a game where the margin of error is slim, cricket witnessed an intriguing turn of events as officials made amends for a previous umpiring error during the T20I clash between India and Afghanistan. After a shaky start, the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, showcased resilience.
However, the journey was marred by umpiring controversies. The drama unfolded in the 14th over when Rohit Sharma flicked a waist-high full-toss from Mohammed Saleem to the deep mid-wicket for a single. Despite the apparent height breach, the umpire refrained from signaling a no-ball, leaving Rohit visibly frustrated.
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The skipper’s fuming reaction hinted at his displeasure with the umpiring decision. The twist in the tale emerged nine balls later when Saleem delivered another full toss. This time, Rohit tucked it towards fine leg for a double, completing a crucial 100-run partnership with Rinku Singh.
Interestingly, umpire J Madanagopal rectified the previous lapse by signalling a no-ball. While Rohit maintained his composure, the decision sparked discussions about compensation for the earlier umpiring error.
Here is the video of the incident:
— Travis Head (@TravisHead8441) January 17, 2024
Cricket enthusiasts took to Twitter to express their views on the unique sequence of events. The incident underscored the human element in officiating and reignited debates about the role of technology in minimizing errors. Despite the challenges, the spirit of the game prevailed as both teams continued to battle on the field, proving that cricket remains a captivating spectacle with its unpredictable twists and turns.
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Here is how the netizens reacted to teh incident:
Rohit Sharma unhappy with the umpire on the No Ball call. pic.twitter.com/Y2eogGV3tu
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 17, 2024
That was clear no ball. Angry Rohit Sharma. pic.twitter.com/574stQkruV
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) January 17, 2024
Rohit Sharma was unhappy with the umpire on the No Ball call.#RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/ml7OEenKze
— Ankit chaprana (@ankitchaprana95) January 17, 2024
This was not given NO ball, Agree with the decision ? #INDvsAFG #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/sUr7u1xzTm
— Piyush Cricket (@kayptalks) January 17, 2024
This wasn’t given a No ball 😑
Rohit Sharma wasn’t happy at all with the umpire 🤦♂️#RohitSharma | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/UKjan0o7ko
— ✮✬✭ (@Blizzardofblue_) January 17, 2024
This was not given NO ball, Agree with the decision ? #INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/1qFqLhYWdW
— Sagar (@Vijayfans45) January 17, 2024
No ball or valid ball? 🧐#RohitSharma #INDvAFG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/mbPYJlLmPm
— Ahmed Khan (@SyedAhmedu49853) January 17, 2024
Rohit Sharma angry on umpire for not calling a ‘No Ball’ from Saleem Safi. #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/zqvvoPa6A4
— Mufa (@mufa_kohli) January 17, 2024
