On Day 3 of the third Test match between India and New Zealand, Rishabh Pant’s controversial dismissal caught the eye of cricket legend AB de Villiers. Pant was out after a review revealed a faint noise as the ball passed his bat, but it was unclear if it hit the bat or his pad. De Villiers expressed his concerns on X about the reliability of UltraEdge technology in such crucial moments, emphasizing the ambiguity of the situation. Despite Pant’s impressive innings of 64, India fell short of the target of 147, losing by 25 runs, and thus suffered a 3-0 series whitewash against New Zealand, sparking debates over the fairness of the umpire’s decision.
On Day 3 of the third Test match between India and New Zealand, Rishabh Pant’s dismissal created quite a stir, catching the attention of South African cricket icon AB de Villiers. He shared his opinion on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), expressing doubts about the decision and the technology involved in the game.
Pant was batting well, having scored 64 runs off 57 balls, when he was dismissed in the 22nd over. Ajaz Patel bowled to him, and after Pant attempted to step down the pitch, he was caught by wicketkeeper Tom Blundell. Initially, the on-field umpire Richard Illingworth did not give Pant out, but New Zealand captain Tom Latham called for a review. The UltraEdge technology detected a faint noise, leading to a controversial decision that overturned the original not-out call. Many, including Pant himself, were left questioning whether the noise was from the bat hitting the ball or the bat hitting Pant’s pad.
In his post-match comments, de Villiers raised valid concerns about the reliability of UltraEdge. He pointed out that such technology can often misinterpret sounds that occur simultaneously, making it difficult to determine if the batter actually hit the ball. His tweet highlighted the ongoing debate about the accuracy of technology in cricket, especially during crucial moments in important matches.
India, chasing a target of 147 set by New Zealand, ultimately fell short, getting bowled out for just 121 runs. The controversial wicket of Pant at a critical juncture certainly influenced the match’s outcome, leading to discussions among fans and experts regarding the fairness of the decision.
AB de Villiers’ insights added to the conversation about technology in cricket, emphasizing the need for clarity and accuracy in critical moments of the game.
आरंभिक सवाल
1. एबी डिविलियर्स ने ऋषभ पंत के विवादास्पद आउट पर क्या टिप्पणी की?
एबी डिविलियर्स ने कहा कि ऋषभ पंत का आउट होना सही नहीं था और इसे एक विवादास्पद फैसला माना जा सकता है।
2. यह विवाद किस मैच में हुआ था?
यह विवाद तीसरे टेस्ट मैच के दौरान हुआ था, जो इंडिया और न्यूजीलैंड के बीच खेला गया था।
3. पंत के आउट होने का कारण क्या था?
ऋषभ पंत को एक कैच के जरिए आउट किया गया, लेकिन कई लोगों का मानना है कि यह निर्णय सही नहीं था।
4. क्या इस फैसले पर अन्य खिलाड़ियों की भी राय है?
जी हां, कई पूर्व क्रिकेटर्स और विशेषज्ञों ने भी इस फैसले पर अपनी असहमति जताई है।
5. क्या यह आउट होना मैच के परिणाम पर प्रभाव डाल सकता है?
हाँ, पंत का आउट होना मैच के परिणाम पर बड़ा प्रभाव डाल सकता है, खासकर जब टीम को उनकी जरूरत थी।
