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World Cup: Rohit Sharma's 'controversial' dismissal raises question on third umpire's decision

World Cup: Rohit Sharma's 'controversial' dismissal raises question on third umpire's decision

Rohit Sharma

Indian opener Rohit Sharma's dismissal has left the fans and spectators divided as many are saying that Rohit was not out during the India vs West Indies World Cup match.

After winning the toss Indian skipper Virat Kohli opted to bat first at Old Trafford in Manchester and India made a cautious start against Windies pace attack.

However, they lost Rohit's wicket in the sixth over that has sparked umpiring controversy.

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Windies pacer Kemar Roach struck to have Sharma caught behind off a delivery that pitched on a good length and jagged back sharply into the right-handed batsman.

The on-field umpire gave Sharma not out but the West Indies successfully reviewed the decision, with technology appearing to indicate a spike in sound as the ball squeezed through the gap between bat and pad.

Sharma was surprised and disappointed as he walked back to the dressing room.

Defeat for West Indies, who have only won one of their six matches, would end their already remote chances of reaching the semi-finals.