In a decision which cost Pakistan their second Test, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed in a controversial manner against Australia in Melbourne, sparking outrage among the fans.
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins appealed for a caught behind in the 61st over of Pakistan’s second innings but the umpire gave it not out. However, Cummins decided to review the decision as he thought Rizwan might have gloved it.
The third umpire then overviewed the appeal from different angles and reckoned that there was a spike as the ball passed the wristband, hence, the on-field umpire was asked to change his decision.
However, the hotspot showed no mark as Rizwan looked away from the ball at the last second. Rizwan, who was sure that he didn’t get anything on it, went back to the hut in utter disbelief.
The fans were also in shock and the dismissal created outrage among them.
“It’s come off the wristband which is attached to the hand” – this one will always be a moot point as the onfield umpire gave it not out, the mark from the ball seemed on the higher side of the band, there was certainly an element of doubt there. #AusvPak https://t.co/haPl74vSls
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) December 29, 2023
UNFAIR!! Mohammad Rizwan given out in a very controversial manner. Benefit of doubt should have been given to Rizwan! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/eL3nw7meQI
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) December 29, 2023
Mohammad Rizwan was NOT OUT. Completely unfair decision going against team Pakistan as usual#Rizwan #PAKvsAUS #PAKvAUS #AUSvPAK #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/b0qeA6p9nS
— Hassan Bashir Awan (@moumkts1) December 29, 2023
