Indian referees again faced the heat on the second day of the test in Chennai on Sunday after starter Rohit Sharma was granted a clemency. It was a Moeen Ali delivery at the end of the day and Rohit played it with his bat behind the pad. England players did not like the fact that the referee considered it as the batter playing a shot, while believing that the reality was different. Also Read – Chennai Spin-Friendly Tone Controversy: Michael Vaughan To Shane, Chepauk Pitch Reactions For The Second Test Between Ind vs Eng
Thanks to that, Rohit survived an LBW scare during the second inning as his front foot at the moment of impact with the ball was off the stump. If the referee had considered that Rohit did not play a shot, then the result could have been different. This is how fans reacted to the latest controversy involving Indian referees. Also Read – India vs England Highlights 2nd Test Day 2 Chennai: Ashwin Takes Fifer As India Extends Lead to 249 at Stumps
Interesting review this from England, @ ImRo45 lbw decision.
Your argument must be that Rohit did not offer a shot … But that is up to the referee to interpret … Did Rohit actually play a shot? The referee thought so … But …… the debate will continue … #INDvENG Also read: India vs England 2nd report on day 2 of the test: Ravichandran Ashwin’s 29th five-for-five puts India in command, leads England by 249 runs– WV Raman #TheWinningSixer (@wvraman) February 14, 2021
Surprise all the cricketers in the world know that he did not play a shot !! Terrible arbitration #pharmacy
– Nick Compton (@thecompdog) February 14, 2021
There is clearly no shot there. Another off-field mistake that cost England a window and an overhaul. This third referee … All that’s left to do is laugh ?
– Adam Sutherland (@ADSutherland_) February 14, 2021
Tell me how Rohit is playing the shot here. The third umpire of a look said that he is offering the hit off the line, so it is not an out. pic.twitter.com/b31itZyZAM
– Hussain Raza (@AspiLFC) February 14, 2021
The refereeing standards in this test have been the subject of much criticism. There was also an obvious mistake on the first day, which involved Ajinkya Rahane.
In the stumps of the second day, the hosts are in a dominant position with a 249-run, nine-wicket lead in hand.
Time is not a factor in this test as there are still three days of cricket left.
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