Rohit Sharma upset with LBW decision: What is the 3m DRS lbw impact rule that could have saved him?
Rohit Sharma upset with LBW decision: With Mumbai Indians chasing 200 to win, Rohit moved himself back up to his customary opening spot after an unsuccessful demotion in the previous game. While Ishan Kishan gave the hosts a fast start, Rohit was unable to get going and was on seven off eight balls when struck on the pad by Wanindu Hasaranga.
On the eight ball of his innings, Rohit had come a long way down the track, and was given not out by the on-field umpires. However, Faf du Plessis opted to review, and UltraEdge indicated Rohit had not hit the ball. There was a wait for ball-tracking, which projected that the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps, and Rohit was sent on his way.
Appendix D of the IPL Playing Conditions deals with DRS and umpire reviews. Clause 3.4.6.4 of Appendix D states that, where a not out decision is being reviewed, the ball can pitch in line or outside off, hit the batter in line with the stumps, and be projected to be hitting the stumps and the decision can remain not out in the following circumstances.
“Where the evidence shows that the ball was hitting, the point of first interception was in line, and the ball pitched in line or outside off, but that: the point of first interception was 300cm or more from the stump, or the point of first interception was more than 250cm but less than 300cm from the stumps and the distance between the point of pitching and the point of first interception was less than 40cm, the on-field decision shall stand (that is, Not out).”
Rohit Sharma in disbelief over absurd DRS trajectory to rule him out
Rohit Sharma was visibly not happy after being given out LBW on review against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with the Mumbai Indians captain sent on his way despite being well down the track when the ball hit his pad.
A huge twist awaited all when the big screens showed three reds, predicting the ball to clip the top of the leg stump thus proclaiming Rohit return to the dugout. The 36-year-old, as soon as he learnt of his fate, instinctively opened his mouth in shock with his eyes glaring wide, clearly unconvinced by the decision.
Nevertheless, he walked off without protest albeit an animated discussion with Kieron Pollard followed in the dugout, the Caribbean coach’s demeanor suggesting he was completely in alignment with his player’s opinion. The Twitterati expressed suspicion over the dismissal as well and quickly took to social media to convey their thoughts.
Another disappointing outing for the MI Captain
Talking about his form in this IPL season, Rohit Sharma has been struggling to put bat to ball in IPL 2023 and his lean patch extended when he got out early in the big-ticket IPL 2023 home game between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday. Rohit was out for 7 in the powerplay at the Wankhede Stadium as thousands of Mumbai fans who turned up to watch the clash of the biggies were left disappointed.
Despite his fall, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets to jump five spots on the IPL 2023 points table. MI chased down a target of 200 runs in just 99 deliveries and moved to the third spot on the points table. MI batter Surya kumar Yadav top-scored in the match with 83(35).
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