A DRS (decision review system) mix-up during the first Sri Lanka vs India ODI in Colombo irked captain Rohit Sharma. The incident occurred on the fourth ball of the 14th over of Sri Lanka's innings. Shivam Dube bowled a delivery down the leg side to Pathum Nissanka, who missed the glance, and the ball landed on his thigh pad on its way to wicketkeeper KL Rahul. The Indian players appealed for a wicket, but the umpire was not convinced. To everyone's surprise, the umpire gave it a wide.
Captain Rohit had a word with Rahul before deciding not to do a review. When Rohit returned to the field, one of the players told him that he heard a noise.
“Tumlog ko toh ye bolna chahie ki bat dur hai ya pad door hai. Bat agar door hai toh who bol raha hai 100% awaz aya. (You should know whether the bat is far from the pad or not. If the bat is away, then it definitely means there is a sound),” said a screaming Rohit as he walked back.
After this Rahul said, “IPL me wide bach jaata hai na, issi liye bol raha hai wo” (In IPL the ratings can be taken for wides, that's why he is saying it).”
“IPL me wide bach jaata hai na, issi liye bol raha hai wo”
KL Rahul to Rohit Sharma over Dube's request for a 'down the leg catch'. photo.twitter.com/n8fT4gJufl
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It is notable that in the IPL a team can even appeal against a broad decision by the referee.
India and Sri Lanka faced off in a thrilling draw in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday.
Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka's fifties helped Sri Lanka reach a respectable 230 for 8 after electing to bat. The total was better than it looked on the board due to conditions that heavily favoured slow bowlers. Wellalage's 67 not out from 65 balls included seven fours and two sixes. Nissanka made 56 from 75 balls.
Left-handed orthodox spinner Axar Patel (2/33 in 10 overs) and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (1/33 in 10 overs) were economical, while seamers Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj also contributed a wicket apiece. 118 runs were scored in the last 20 overs.
In the chase, captain Rohit Sharma made 58 from 47 balls while Axar Patel (33) and KL Rahul (31) also contributed but could not finish the match.
Charith Asalanka (3/30) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/58) were the best bowlers for the home side.
(With PTI inputs)
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