Former South African skipper AB de Villiers expressed frustration over Rishabh Pant’s controversial dismissal in the third Test between India and New Zealand, sparking a debate on DRS reliability.
In the final Test match between India and New Zealand, Rishabh Pant’s controversial dismissal became a topic of heated debate
Drawing the attention of cricket enthusiasts and experts alike. Former South African captain AB de Villiers took to social media to express his frustration with the dismissal, which involved a contentious DRS review.
Pant was dismissed for 64 runs after New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel successfully appealed the decision, leading to the third umpire ruling in favour of New Zealand despite uncertain evidence.
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Pant, who played a valiant innings to stabilise India after a dramatic top-order collapse, seemed to have edged the ball as it passed close to his bat, or so the technology suggested.
The snicko meter picked up a spike, but there was ambiguity as Pant’s bat also tapped his pads at the same moment, which might have triggered the sound.
The third umpire, basing the call solely on snicko, ruled Pant out, ending his innings and India’s hopes in a close-fought match.
De Villiers quickly reacted to the decision, pointing out the potential “grey area” in DRS technology. “Did Pant get bat on that or not? The problem is when the ball passes the bat exactly when a batter hits his pad, snicko picks up the noise,” he posted on X.
De Villiers also questioned why the DRS setup did not include hotspot technology, which might have provided clearer evidence.
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Debate Over Umpire’s Call and Technology Accuracy
After the decision, Pant was visibly disappointed and briefly discussed the ruling with the on-field umpire before returning to the dressing room.
Fans and analysts, including De Villiers, echoed Pant’s frustration, emphasising that such incidents highlight the need for more accurate and reliable technologies in high-stakes moments.
Hotspot technology, which detects contact points on the bat and body, is not currently a standard component of DRS, leading many to call for its integration to avoid future controversies.
The incident has sparked broader discussions on the reliability of DRS, especially for close-call dismissals that could change the course of important matches.
As the cricket world debates the decision, the hope remains that improved technology can enhance accuracy and reduce such contentious moments in the future.
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