Mayank Agarwal dismissal vs New Zealand: The Indian opening batsman’s dismissal didn’t convince a large chunk of Indian fans.
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During the third day of the first Test of the ongoing India’s tour of New Zealand in Wellington, India opening batsman Mayank Agarwal’s dismissal became a debatable topic for the Indian fans especially after Agarwal opted for a review.
It all happened on the fourth delivery of the 39th over when Agarwal’s attempt of flicking a Tim Southee delivery outside the leg stump saw him edging the ball to New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling.
With the Kiwi fielders appealing in unison, umpire Aleem Dar didn’t take much time before ruling Agarwal out. Initially deciding to walk, Agarwal opted for a review after constant insistence from captain Virat Kohli.
Replays confirmed that the ball hadn’t made any contact with the bat on hotspot. However, snicko displayed a tiny fluctuation in the line which spoke of the otherwise.
With Agarwal’s bat also nearly touching the ground at the same time, there was a slight doubt but no clear evidence to justify the same meant that third umpire Michael Gough had to stick with Dar’s on-field decision.
Had the snicko not portrayed a tiny edge, the decision might have been changed but the second deciding factor working in the bowler’s favour made things difficult for Agarwal.
Opening the batting with Prithvi Shaw (14), Agarwal played exceedingly well for his 58 (99) including seven fours and a six. With Agarwal getting a solid start, the visitors would have hoped for him to reach triple figures especially after the hosts gained a 183-run first-inning lead.
Mayank Agarwal dismissal vs New Zealand
— faceplatter49 (@faceplatter49) February 23, 2020
How Twitterati reacted:
Well Mayank Agarwal wasn’t out! Not a great umpiring decision in my opinion #NZvIND
— Raghava (@raghavadikshit) February 23, 2020
It was the bat hitting the ground.. Very unlucky decision for mayank agarwal #INDvsNZ
— Gopal (@GopalNarukulla) February 23, 2020
It was the bat hitting the ground.. Very unlucky decision for mayank agarwal #INDvsNZ
— Parth Dhanesha (@iampaarth_) February 23, 2020
Do you think Mayank Agarwal is out there is nothing on hotspot as sound came as bat hits ground so it was harsh decision as there is no correct view in drs. #starikelungal
— suraj (@suraj80560986) February 23, 2020
Mayank Agarwal was not out. The ball had gone past the bat. The nick spotted from the wicket keeper’s view might be the bat hitting the ground. India is not playing shots not moving forward.
— Raj (@trilobite_1970) February 23, 2020
Mayank Agarwal was seeing not out and see in Hotspot that no edge. Not culery for Altra-edge but
why give out by third Umpire?
Could you this explana ?#AskStar @StarSportsIndia— Shravan Ram (@ShravanRam15) February 23, 2020
I still feel Mayank Agarwal’s wicket is not out 🤔
Hotspot nd snicko are contradictory— NV – Nice Vodka (@VICKY__264) February 23, 2020
Nothing on the hot spot but there is a spike on the RTS which was due to bat hitting the ground, we lose the review, Mayank Agarwal unlucky, Gough gives a ridiculos decision #INDvsNZTestCricket #INDvNZ
— Shiva (@shivabelieves) February 23, 2020
The inefficiencies in the DRS results in the dismissal of Mayank Agarwal@bhogleharsha @joybhattacharj what are your views on this?#INDvsNZ
— Manan Dave (@manandave18) February 23, 2020
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