KL Rahul’s dismissal in the first innings in Perth sparked controversy as he fell prey to a debatable DRS call just before lunch on day one of the first BGT Test. Rahul opened alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after India elected to bat first against Australia in the series opener, looking in control of his game but got out to a decision he and many others, including broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar, felt was wrong and taken in a rush.

India got all out on 150 inside two sessions on day one of the Perth Test.

The visitors were 47 for three when Mitchell Starc bowled a Jaffa to get rid of Rahul on 26. Everyone jumped up to celebrate his dismissal, with the hosts asking for a DRS call after the umpire adjudged it not out.

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Though at first it looked out, with replays and Snickometer showing a huge deviation and spike, another angle, front view, showed his bat hit his pad as the ball crossed the willow.

Upon reviewing the replays twice or thrice, the third umpire without much evidence going for or against it, asked the on-field official Richard Kettleborough to overturn his original decision of not out to out.&nbsp;

Surprised by the umpires’ decision, Rahul looked stunned, and so did the commentators, who argued that the third umpire should have taken a good look from all angles before adjudging Rahul out. The India batter also expressed displeasure upon returning, subtly though, indicating there was a gap between bat and ball, and the spike is when the bat hit the pad. However, another angle showed that the ball nicked the bat, and the decision stands right.&nbsp;

<h2>Manjrekar calls out lapse in technology</h2>

Manjrekar, sitting in the commentary box, said he was disappointed with the call, further noting that this would be an important decision in deciding this match's result.&nbsp;

"First of all, disappointed with what was provided to the TV umpire. He should have got more evidence. Based on just a couple of angles, I don't think such an important decision in the match should have been made.&nbsp;

"So ideally, if there was a bat, as an edge to the ball, there should have been an earlier spike because clearly two events there and the umpire obviously heard one noise. The visual certainty was the bat hitting the pad. If that was the spike, then there wasn't an outside edge. If we were shown two spikes, then you could say the first one was the bat. So it was a poor supply of technology to TV umpire, and he should have said he can't nail it,” the former India batter said while talking on Star Sports.

Meanwhile, Australia wrapped up India’s first innings on 150, with Josh Hazlewood returning with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh all bagged two each.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

KL Rahul’s dismissal in the first innings in Perth sparked controversy as he fell prey to a debatable DRS call just before lunch on day one of the first BGT Test.

KL Rahul’s dismissal in the first innings in Perth sparked controversy as he fell prey to a debatable DRS call just before lunch on day one of the first BGT Test. Rahul opened alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after India elected to bat first against Australia in the series opener, looking in control of his game but got out to a decision he and many others, including broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar, felt was wrong and taken in a rush. India got all out on 150 inside two sessions on day one of the Perth Test. The visitors were 47 for three when Mitchell Starc bowled a Jaffa to get rid of Rahul on 26. Everyone jumped up to celebrate his dismissal, with the hosts asking for a DRS call after the umpire adjudged it not out. ALSO READ: Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli dismissed by a peach off a delivery from Josh Hazlewood on Day 1 of Perth Test - Watch Though at first it looked out, with replays and Snickometer showing a huge deviation and spike, another angle, front view, showed his bat hit his pad as the ball crossed the willow. Upon reviewing the replays twice or thrice, the third umpire without much evidence going for or against it, asked the on-field official Richard Kettleborough to overturn his original decision of not out to out. Surprised by the umpires’ decision, Rahul looked stunned, and so did the commentators, who argued that the third umpire should have taken a good look from all angles before adjudging Rahul out. The India batter also expressed displeasure upon returning, subtly though, indicating there was a gap between bat and ball, and the spike is when the bat hit the pad. However, another angle showed that the ball nicked the bat, and the decision stands right. Manjrekar calls out lapse in technology Manjrekar, sitting in the commentary box, said he was disappointed with the call, further noting that this would be an important decision in deciding this match's result. "First of all, disappointed with what was provided to the TV umpire. He should have got more evidence. Based on just a couple of angles, I don't think such an important decision in the match should have been made. "So ideally, if there was a bat, as an edge to the ball, there should have been an earlier spike because clearly two events there and the umpire obviously heard one noise. The visual certainty was the bat hitting the pad. If that was the spike, then there wasn't an outside edge. If we were shown two spikes, then you could say the first one was the bat. So it was a poor supply of technology to TV umpire, and he should have said he can't nail it,” the former India batter said while talking on Star Sports. Meanwhile, Australia wrapped up India’s first innings on 150, with Josh Hazlewood returning with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh all bagged two each. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: KL Rahul’s dismissal sparks controversy as Manjrekar calls out debatable DRS decision in Perth Test

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is upset with a few DRS calls made during the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi that ended with the home team being victorious by five wickets, winning the five-match series 3-1.&nbsp;

Following Joe Root’s controversial dismissal in the second innings, wherein he got adjudged LBW despite replays showing the ball not pitching on&nbsp;the line of stumps entirely, Vaughan said cameras should be on the DRS operators for better transparency.

Although the DRS call benefited England in India’s first innings in the fourth Test, with as many as four decisions going their way, and even Stokes survived an LBW call in the second innings, Vaughan insisted on either the removal of this rule or making necessary changes to ensure the consistency remains.

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“I’m not saying anyone is cheating,” said Vaughan on the Test Match Special Podcast. “I’m trying to give an answer for when a decision is made, and we all disagree with it. If the person on Hawk-Eye is filmed it puts the noise to bed.”

“I can understand supporters on both sides being frustrated with the decisions that have been made. It doesn’t look like Hawk-Eye is having a great series,” the ex-England captain added.&nbsp;

<h2>Eye on the decision makers</h2>

Vaughan didn’t mince his words while bashing the technology (that is not 100% correct) and the people behind it, saying those who make such calls should also be monitored.&nbsp;

He also urged the governing body – the International Cricket Council (ICC), to get someone on board to keep a keen eye on those making decisions.&nbsp;

“The most important operators of decisions now are in the trucks. We need to have a camera in the truck to give an understanding of how it all comes to that decision."

“All I want is full transparency. If it takes the International Cricket Council employing someone to put in the trucks for integrity, they have to do that as well. For the game in general, for people watching, we need to see who is operating, because the person operating the technology is more important than the umpires,” Vaughan added.&nbsp;

<h2>India win series in Ranchi</h2>

Heading into the fourth Test with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India dismissed England on 353 in the first innings. Falling shy of their first innings total by 46 runs, India made inroads into the game during the third innings by dismissing the visitors for mere 145, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Ashwin starring with the ball.&nbsp;

Chasing 192 in the final innings, India had a few hiccups early on day four, but a handy 72-run stand between Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel ensured the hosts crossed the line without much hassle.&nbsp;

Dharamsala will host the final Test of the series starting March 7.&nbsp;

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is upset with a few DRS calls made during the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi that ended with the home team being victorious by five wickets, winning the five-match series 3-1.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is upset with a few DRS calls made during the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi that ended with the home team being victorious by five wickets, winning the five-match series 3-1. Following Joe Root’s controversial dismissal in the second innings, wherein he got adjudged LBW despite replays showing the ball not pitching on the line of stumps entirely, Vaughan said cameras should be on the DRS operators for better transparency. Although the DRS call benefited England in India’s first innings in the fourth Test, with as many as four decisions going their way, and even Stokes survived an LBW call in the second innings, Vaughan insisted on either the removal of this rule or making necessary changes to ensure the consistency remains. ALSO READ: IND v ENG: There’s no point in playing those who are not hungry to succeed in Tests, says Rohit Sharma “I’m not saying anyone is cheating,” said Vaughan on the Test Match Special Podcast. “I’m trying to give an answer for when a decision is made, and we all disagree with it. If the person on Hawk-Eye is filmed it puts the noise to bed.” “I can understand supporters on both sides being frustrated with the decisions that have been made. It doesn’t look like Hawk-Eye is having a great series,” the ex-England captain added. Eye on the decision makers Vaughan didn’t mince his words while bashing the technology (that is not 100% correct) and the people behind it, saying those who make such calls should also be monitored. He also urged the governing body – the International Cricket Council (ICC), to get someone on board to keep a keen eye on those making decisions. “The most important operators of decisions now are in the trucks. We need to have a camera in the truck to give an understanding of how it all comes to that decision." “All I want is full transparency. If it takes the International Cricket Council employing someone to put in the trucks for integrity, they have to do that as well. For the game in general, for people watching, we need to see who is operating, because the person operating the technology is more important than the umpires,” Vaughan added. India win series in Ranchi Heading into the fourth Test with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India dismissed England on 353 in the first innings. Falling shy of their first innings total by 46 runs, India made inroads into the game during the third innings by dismissing the visitors for mere 145, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Ashwin starring with the ball. Chasing 192 in the final innings, India had a few hiccups early on day four, but a handy 72-run stand between Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel ensured the hosts crossed the line without much hassle. Dharamsala will host the final Test of the series starting March 7.

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