Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff have joined the chorus of tennis players demanding the use of video replay technology in matches. Both players have experienced controversial calls that were not reviewed, leading to frustration and calls for a more technologically advanced system in the sport.
A controversial stumping decision in the second over of the South Africa vs India Women’s T20I match sparked debate, with Tazmin Brits given not out despite being well out of the crease. The third umpire ruled that the wicketkeeper did not have the glove behind the stumps, deeming it a no-ball. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with many questioning the umpire’s call.
Virat Kohli has expressed his displeasure with the umpiring decision that led to his dismissal in the match against KKR by liking a post by former cricketer Mohammed Kaif. Kaif criticized the decision, saying “Clear unplayable beamer gets Kohli out and a ball that passed under Dhoni’s bat declared wide. Cameras, replays, technology but still such mistakes being made. Poor umpiring.”
Virat Kohli has expressed his displeasure over his dismissal during the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli, who was fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing dissent, liked an Instagram post by Mohammed Kaif that slammed the sub-par standard of umpiring in the tournament. Kohli’s reaction suggests that he is still upset with the decision, which many believe was incorrect. The dismissal has sparked a debate about the quality of umpiring in the IPL, with several former cricketers coming out against the decision.
Unfair dismissals and incorrect wide calls marred India’s recent match, raising questions about the reliability of umpiring despite the availability of technology.
