As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 begins, Australia's reality is beginning to surface. On the first day of the first Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday, KL Rahul's wicket has been the subject of controversy. On one side, one wicket after another kept falling, on the other Rahul was holding one end and today he looked in good form.
Rahul looked set to play a big innings but was controversially dismissed off Starc. Controversy has increased over his wicket. In the 22nd over of the Indian innings, Mitchell Starc's second ball went close to KL Rahul's bat and into the hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, the on-field umpire declared KL Rahul not out.
The umpire had no idea whether the ball had touched the bat or not! The Australian team took DRS after the on-field umpire declared Rahul not out. After this, a spike was seen on the smico meter when third umpire Richard Illingworth looked closely at it, however, as the ball passed near the bat, Rahul's bat also touched the pad.
The umpire didn't even have a clear vantage point to see whether the ball hit KL Rahul's bat or not. In such a situation, it was expected that the advantage of this confusion would go in favor of the batsmen but it did not happen and the third umpire dismissed KL Rahul.
Rahul unhappy with wrong out Rahul was looking very unhappy after being given out by the umpire. He also did not trust the umpire's decision. On his way to the pavilion, Rahul was seen telling the on-field umpire that the bat hit his pad and the ball did not make any contact with him. Rahul's wicket was a big shock for India. After facing 74 balls, Rahul got out after making 26 runs with the help of three fours.
Indian fans are upset with the decision of the umpire Now a discussion has started on social media regarding Rahul's wicket. Indian fans are very disappointed with the umpire's decision after giving out KL Rahul. People are venting their anger on social media.
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