During the second Test against New Zealand, Sarfaraz Khan’s determination proved vital as he successfully convinced his teammates to use the Decision Review System (DRS). Sarfaraz’s relentlessness helped India claim the crucial wicket of Will Young, who was batting on 18 off 45 balls.
Sarfaraz’s Adamant DRS Call Pays Off
The incident occurred on the final ball of the 24th over. Ravichandran Ashwin bowled a length delivery that turned down leg. Young attempted to glance it away but misjudged the bounce, edging the ball off his glove into the hands of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Initially, the on-field umpires were not convinced by the appeal. Even Pant doubted whether there had been an edge. He suggested that India should not review the decision.
Despite the initial hesitation, Sarfaraz Khan was adamant. Positioned at short leg, he firmly believed he had seen Young glove the ball and urged Indian captain Rohit Sharma to take the review. His passionate advocacy caught the attention of Virat Kohli, who supported Sarfaraz’s call for a review. This collective insistence prompted Rohit Sharma to opt for DRS.
As UltraEdge confirmed, there was indeed a slight spike next to Young’s glove. This validated Sarfaraz’s conviction and led to Will Young’s dismissal. Commentator Simon Doull praised Sarfaraz’s determination. “Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli were fully convinced it was out. Kudos to Sarfaraz for having such a great morning.”, Doull said.
Watch the whole incident here:
Match Context: New Zealand’s Strong Start in Second Test
Earlier in the day, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first. They made one change from their previous match, with Matt Henry sidelined due to injury. In contrast, India made three significant changes. They brought in Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep as replacements for KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj.
As of now, New Zealand has scored 87 runs for the loss of two wickets in 28 overs. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are currently at the crease, looking to build a solid foundation after an impressive start.
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