jackpot jim wrote:DOC wrote:Another even match.
Thakur has 5 and SAF are 7/180
Geez it's tough for batsmen on these pitches in South Africa. Even tougher for Van der Dussen, given OUT caught behind to a ball he neither hit or was even caught by PantBall dropped short. He reviewed it and he survived. BUT then shortly later he snicked one onto his thigh that then carried towards Pant who dove forward and CLAIMED the catch.
Van der Dussen knowing he hit it and Pant having claimed the catch did the sporting thing and walked off. Then TV replays showed the ball AGAIN had CLEARLY NOT CARRIED to Pant
No review by the umpires, NO nothing and once off the ground can't be recalled.
So the TURD umpire can review EVERY ball for a NO Ball but cant review a dodgy looking catchAre the ICC ever gonna get the use of technology right???
Was it that conclusive the ball bounced before Pant took it? I don't think so. I thought it was reviewed during the lunch break and if there was compelling evidence the ball hadn't carried the Indian had the option of withdrawing their appeal, but it wasn't compelling and the decision stood.