New Delhi: Third umpire’s decision Travis HydeThe Australian’s controversial dismissal trended on social media after he was declared not out despite his bat being in the air. indian cricket league 2024 The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals was held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The incident took place in the 15th over of the SRH match when in-form opener Travis Head survived a run attempt by the RR skipper and the wicketkeeper Sanzhou Samson.
Head stepped across his stumps and caught a full delivery from Avesh Khan but failed to hit the ball. He seemed disoriented by the situation as he lost his balance. Head appeared to be slowly placing the bat behind the crease with the bat hanging in the air as the bat was removed.
Still, the third umpire signaled not out on the big screen.
The Rajasthan Royals team, including Kumar Sangakkara, expressed shock and asked the fourth umpire for clarification.
The incident took place in the 15th over of the SRH match when in-form opener Travis Head survived a run attempt by the RR skipper and the wicketkeeper Sanzhou Samson.
Head stepped across his stumps and caught a full delivery from Avesh Khan but failed to hit the ball. He seemed disoriented by the situation as he lost his balance. Head appeared to be slowly placing the bat behind the crease with the bat hanging in the air as the bat was removed.
Still, the third umpire signaled not out on the big screen.
The Rajasthan Royals team, including Kumar Sangakkara, expressed shock and asked the fourth umpire for clarification.
Not only the Rajasthan Royals and their fans criticized the decision, former India cricketer Irrfan Pathan also condemned the third umpire’s call.
Pathan wrote on his social media: “A terrible decision from the third umpire again. Two frames to go. Head’s bat in the air.”
Unfortunately, Hyder failed to capitalize on the opportunity and was bowled by Avesh Khan in the next delivery after scoring 58 off 44 balls.
