Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a dramatic 15-run defeat in their last game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The contest was marred with a huge controversy after a no-ball decision went in RR's favour during the final over of DC's 223-run chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

With 36 required off the last over, West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell kept Delhi Capitals in the hunt with three back-to-back sixes off the first three deliveries. The third ball was bowled above the waist height by RR pacer Obed McCoy but was deemed a legal delivery by the on-field umpire, leaving many infuriated in the DC dugout.

DC skipper Pant was spotted signalling his batters to walk off from the field in protest before he sent an assistant coach on the field to talk to the umpires. The drama ended with DC losing the game by 15 runs as they failed to chase down the target of 223 runs. Pant and Amre were criticised by many for their actions during the dying moments of the game.

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DC head coach Ricky Ponting was not a part of the dugout on that&nbsp;particular day as he was in quarantine after one of his family members had tested positive for COVID-19. However, Ponting was following the game closely from the hotel and recalled how he smashed a few TV remotes and water bottles in frustration during the intense clash.

"It was frustrating. I think I broke three or four remote controls and a few bottles of water might have got thrown into the walls and things like that (laughs). When you’re on the sidelines, being a coach and you can’t control what’s happening out in the middle, that’s hard enough, but when you’re not actually at the ground, it can get a little more frustrating. I am sending text messages every over, do this do that, things like that," said Ponting as he came out of quarantine ahead of his side's clash against KKR on Thursday.

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Delhi Capitals have so far managed only three wins in their first seven matches this season as Pant &amp; Co. have struggled to dominate with both the bat and the ball. Injury to key players and a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad has also not helped their cause as they seek to spark a turnaround with a win against KKR.

Ponting is confident of his team's chances in the ongoing season as he&nbsp;backed his players to get results in the upcoming matches and move up the points table. Ponting believes DC are too good a team to be not able to turn around their fortunes this season.

"I know we’re so close to turning it all around. We’ve all got to trust, we’ve got to believe, we’ve got to stay upbeat and positive. And if we are, things will definitely change for us. The harder we try from here, the harder it’s going to get. We’re just going to stay nice and relax and keep repeating things we’ve been doing. And then results will definitely come our way. We are too good a team for the results not to change," said Ponting.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a dramatic 15-run defeat in their last game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The contest was marred with a huge controversy after a no-ball decision went in RR's favour during the final over of DC's 223-run chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a dramatic 15-run defeat in their last game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The contest was marred with a huge controversy after a no-ball decision went in RR's favour during the final over of DC's 223-run chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With 36 required off the last over, West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell kept Delhi Capitals in the hunt with three back-to-back sixes off the first three deliveries. The third ball was bowled above the waist height by RR pacer Obed McCoy but was deemed a legal delivery by the on-field umpire, leaving many infuriated in the DC dugout. DC skipper Pant was spotted signalling his batters to walk off from the field in protest before he sent an assistant coach on the field to talk to the umpires. The drama ended with DC losing the game by 15 runs as they failed to chase down the target of 223 runs. Pant and Amre were criticised by many for their actions during the dying moments of the game. Also Read: WATCH - Harshal Patel refuses to shake hands with Riyan Parag after heated exchange in IPL 2022 DC head coach Ricky Ponting was not a part of the dugout on that particular day as he was in quarantine after one of his family members had tested positive for COVID-19. However, Ponting was following the game closely from the hotel and recalled how he smashed a few TV remotes and water bottles in frustration during the intense clash. "It was frustrating. I think I broke three or four remote controls and a few bottles of water might have got thrown into the walls and things like that (laughs). When you’re on the sidelines, being a coach and you can’t control what’s happening out in the middle, that’s hard enough, but when you’re not actually at the ground, it can get a little more frustrating. I am sending text messages every over, do this do that, things like that," said Ponting as he came out of quarantine ahead of his side's clash against KKR on Thursday. Also Read: R Ashwin achieves elite feat in RR-RCB tie, becomes second off-spinner to attain 150 IPL scalps Delhi Capitals have so far managed only three wins in their first seven matches this season as Pant & Co. have struggled to dominate with both the bat and the ball. Injury to key players and a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad has also not helped their cause as they seek to spark a turnaround with a win against KKR. Ponting is confident of his team's chances in the ongoing season as he backed his players to get results in the upcoming matches and move up the points table. Ponting believes DC are too good a team to be not able to turn around their fortunes this season. "I know we’re so close to turning it all around. We’ve all got to trust, we’ve got to believe, we’ve got to stay upbeat and positive. And if we are, things will definitely change for us. The harder we try from here, the harder it’s going to get. We’re just going to stay nice and relax and keep repeating things we’ve been doing. And then results will definitely come our way. We are too good a team for the results not to change," said Ponting.

'Broke 3-4 TV remotes, threw water bottles': Ricky Ponting recalls watching DC's dramatic clash against RR

A massive controversy erupted during Delhi Capitals (DC)'s clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday after DC's assistant coach Pravin Amre stormed onto the field to talk to the on-filed umpires and protest against a controversial no-ball call. The incident had happened during the final over of DC's 223-run chase against the Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

RR pacer Obed McCoy bowled an above waits-height full-toss to DC batter Rovman Powell on the third delivery of the final over. The ball was dispatched for a six by Powell but much to his shock it was adjudged a legal delivery by the umpire and not called a no-ball. Many in the DC camp, including captain Rishabh Pant and coach Amre were left frustrated over the no-ball call.

However, things took an ugly turn when Pant was spotted signalling his batters - Powell and Kuldeep Yadav to walk out in protest before sending assistant coach Amre to talk to the umpires. The DC camp's action was criticised by on social media, who slammed Pant for going overboard with his reaction.

Pant was seen having a chat with assistant coach Shane Watson following which he decided against calling his batters back. However, he did send Amre to the playing area in order to register their protest against the decision. As per a report in the Indian Express, Amre wasn't keen on walking out on the field but the DC assistant coach had to enter the field as Pant would have gone himself had he not walked in.

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A source revealed the conversation that took place between Amre and Pant before the assistance coach decided to walk inside the ground himself to talk to the umpires.&nbsp;

“Pant told Amre that ‘Sir, will you go and talk to the umpires or shall I go?’. At that stage, Amre felt it would be unwise for the skipper to walk on to the field and that is why he went and spoke to the umpires,” a DC source was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.

While Pant and Amre were docked 100% of their match fees for their actions, DC all-rounder Shardul Thakur was also fined 50% of his match fee. Amre has also been suspended for one game for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct with his behaviour.

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With 36 runs required off the last over in the 223-run chase, DC had an improbable task at hand. However, Powell smacked three consecutive sixes off the first three balls to ensure there was a ray of hope for his side. However, after the no-ball controversy on the third delivery, he managed only two runs off the next two balls and was dismissed on the final delivery of the over as DC lost the game by 15 runs.

A massive controversy erupted during Delhi Capitals (DC)'s clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday after DC's assistant coach Pravin Amre stormed onto the field to talk to the on-filed umpires and protest against a controversial no-ball call.

A massive controversy erupted during Delhi Capitals (DC)'s clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday after DC's assistant coach Pravin Amre stormed onto the field to talk to the on-filed umpires and protest against a controversial no-ball call. The incident had happened during the final over of DC's 223-run chase against the Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. RR pacer Obed McCoy bowled an above waits-height full-toss to DC batter Rovman Powell on the third delivery of the final over. The ball was dispatched for a six by Powell but much to his shock it was adjudged a legal delivery by the umpire and not called a no-ball. Many in the DC camp, including captain Rishabh Pant and coach Amre were left frustrated over the no-ball call. However, things took an ugly turn when Pant was spotted signalling his batters - Powell and Kuldeep Yadav to walk out in protest before sending assistant coach Amre to talk to the umpires. The DC camp's action was criticised by on social media, who slammed Pant for going overboard with his reaction. Pant was seen having a chat with assistant coach Shane Watson following which he decided against calling his batters back. However, he did send Amre to the playing area in order to register their protest against the decision. As per a report in the Indian Express, Amre wasn't keen on walking out on the field but the DC assistant coach had to enter the field as Pant would have gone himself had he not walked in. Also Read: 'He is in that dark place': Kevin Pietersen after Virat Kohli's second consecutive duck in IPL 2022 A source revealed the conversation that took place between Amre and Pant before the assistance coach decided to walk inside the ground himself to talk to the umpires. “Pant told Amre that ‘Sir, will you go and talk to the umpires or shall I go?’. At that stage, Amre felt it would be unwise for the skipper to walk on to the field and that is why he went and spoke to the umpires,” a DC source was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. While Pant and Amre were docked 100% of their match fees for their actions, DC all-rounder Shardul Thakur was also fined 50% of his match fee. Amre has also been suspended for one game for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct with his behaviour. Also Read: Can on-field umpires check waist-height no-balls with 3rd umpire? Here's what IPL rules say With 36 runs required off the last over in the 223-run chase, DC had an improbable task at hand. However, Powell smacked three consecutive sixes off the first three balls to ensure there was a ray of hope for his side. However, after the no-ball controversy on the third delivery, he managed only two runs off the next two balls and was dismissed on the final delivery of the over as DC lost the game by 15 runs.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s 15-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2022 on Friday was marred with a huge controversy after a questionable no-ball call by the on-field umpire. RR pacer Obed McCoy bowled an above waist-height full toss to DC batter Rovman Powell in the final over of the game. The ball was dispatched for a six by Powell but was not adjudged a no-ball by the on-field umpire, leaving the DC camp furious.

With 36 runs required off the last over in the 2018-run chase, Delhi Capitals took it close as Powell smacked three straight sixes off the first three balls. However, the West Indies star was left annoyed after the controversial no-ball call went RR's way in the game. While the replays showed the ball had been bowled clearly above the waist height, the on-field umpire stayed with his decision of calling it a legal full toss.

The decision didn't go down well in the DC dugout as skipper Rishabh Pant was seen animated on the sidelines and was spotted signalling his batters - Powell and Kuldeep to leave the field in protest. DC's assistant coach Pravin Amre later stormed onto the ground to have a chat with the umpires as things took an ugly turn.

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However, the decision was not reversed by the on-field umpire. DC players were left furious as they wanted the on-field umpires to go upstairs and check with the third umpire for a waist-height no-ball. Could the on-field umpires have referred the decision to the third umpire? Here is a look at what the IPL rules state.

Here's what IPL rules say:

As per IPL playing conditions, the on-field umpire's decision is the final in case of a waist-height no-ball if the batter has not been dismissed on the same delivery. Had the on-field umpire not called it a no-ball straightaway, he could have gone upstairs to check for it with the third umpire. But since Powell had not been dismissed on that delivery, the IPL playing conditions don't allow umpires to refer to the third umpire for a waist-height no-ball on a regular delivery.

However, many have questioned why the third umpire cannot check for waist-height no-balls when they are directly in charge to call a front-foot no-ball in a game. As per&nbsp;&nbsp;MCC’s Law 41.7.1, any delivery bowled above waist height to a batter standing upright at the crease should be adjudged a no-ball.

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After the controversial no-ball decision, Powell could only manage 2 runs off the next three balls from McCoy and was dismissed on the final delivery as DC went on to lose the game by 15 runs. It was DC's fourth loss in the tournament in a total of seven matches so far.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s 15-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2022 on Friday was marred with a huge controversy after a questionable no-ball call by the on-field umpire.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s 15-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2022 on Friday was marred with a huge controversy after a questionable no-ball call by the on-field umpire. RR pacer Obed McCoy bowled an above waist-height full toss to DC batter Rovman Powell in the final over of the game. The ball was dispatched for a six by Powell but was not adjudged a no-ball by the on-field umpire, leaving the DC camp furious. With 36 runs required off the last over in the 2018-run chase, Delhi Capitals took it close as Powell smacked three straight sixes off the first three balls. However, the West Indies star was left annoyed after the controversial no-ball call went RR's way in the game. While the replays showed the ball had been bowled clearly above the waist height, the on-field umpire stayed with his decision of calling it a legal full toss. The decision didn't go down well in the DC dugout as skipper Rishabh Pant was seen animated on the sidelines and was spotted signalling his batters - Powell and Kuldeep to leave the field in protest. DC's assistant coach Pravin Amre later stormed onto the ground to have a chat with the umpires as things took an ugly turn. Also Read: Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur fined, Pravin Amre banned for one game after no-ball controversy However, the decision was not reversed by the on-field umpire. DC players were left furious as they wanted the on-field umpires to go upstairs and check with the third umpire for a waist-height no-ball. Could the on-field umpires have referred the decision to the third umpire? Here is a look at what the IPL rules state. Here's what IPL rules say: As per IPL playing conditions, the on-field umpire's decision is the final in case of a waist-height no-ball if the batter has not been dismissed on the same delivery. Had the on-field umpire not called it a no-ball straightaway, he could have gone upstairs to check for it with the third umpire. But since Powell had not been dismissed on that delivery, the IPL playing conditions don't allow umpires to refer to the third umpire for a waist-height no-ball on a regular delivery. However, many have questioned why the third umpire cannot check for waist-height no-balls when they are directly in charge to call a front-foot no-ball in a game. As per MCC’s Law 41.7.1, any delivery bowled above waist height to a batter standing upright at the crease should be adjudged a no-ball. Also Read: 'Who do they think they are?': Kevin Pietersen slams Rishabh Pant & Co. after no-ball fiasco against RR After the controversial no-ball decision, Powell could only manage 2 runs off the next three balls from McCoy and was dismissed on the final delivery as DC went on to lose the game by 15 runs. It was DC's fourth loss in the tournament in a total of seven matches so far.

Can on-field umpires check waist-height no-balls with 3rd umpire? Here's what IPL rules say