New Delhi: Big drama unfolding during Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals intense pulsed light Clashes broke out at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital on Tuesday Sanzhou Samson Sent out in dramatic circumstances.
The third umpire’s decision was shocking as Samson was sent off at a crucial moment and the Royals ultimately lost the game.
The incident occurred in the 16th over of Royals’ chase when Samson smashed Mukesh Kumar’s delivery towards long-on.
When DC’s Shai Hope caught the ball at the fence, Samson began to walk away while players on the field referee Pass it upstairs to verify Hope’s claim to the catch.
Replays showed Hope’s foot appeared to touch the boundary pad. However, the third umpire declared the catch clean and went on to rule Samson out.
Confused and angry when he saw the replay on the big screen, Samson protested the decision, spoke to the on-field referee, and eventually walked off the field disappointed.
The third umpire’s decision was shocking as Samson was sent off at a crucial moment and the Royals ultimately lost the game.
The incident occurred in the 16th over of Royals’ chase when Samson smashed Mukesh Kumar’s delivery towards long-on.
When DC’s Shai Hope caught the ball at the fence, Samson began to walk away while players on the field referee Pass it upstairs to verify Hope’s claim to the catch.
Replays showed Hope’s foot appeared to touch the boundary pad. However, the third umpire declared the catch clean and went on to rule Samson out.
Confused and angry when he saw the replay on the big screen, Samson protested the decision, spoke to the on-field referee, and eventually walked off the field disappointed.
While the Royals dugout was shocked by the decision, D.C. co-owner Pas Jindal was excited in the stands.
Samson, who batted for 86, was unfortunately dismissed at the wrong time, leading to his team’s third loss of the season.
Throughout the season, questions have been raised about officiating standards.
From wide balls, to waist-high full toss, to dashes, the umpires have made quite a few dramatic calls in this IPL, drawing criticism from pundits and fans alike.
