Bangladesh's Jaker Ali Accused of DRS Violation in T20 World Cup

DRS Controversy: Bangladesh's Jaker Ali Signals to Dressing Room Before Review

In a controversial incident reminiscent of Steve Smith's "brain fade" moment, Bangladesh's Jaker Ali has been accused of seeking guidance from the dressing room before requesting a review in the T20 World Cup match against Nepal.

During the 14th over, Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane bowled a delivery that struck Tanzim Hasan Sakib on the pads. Sakib initially walked off but then opted for a review. However, a video emerged showing Ali signaling to the dressing room before the review was requested.

This action raised eyebrows, as the DRS system explicitly states that only the non-striker can consult with the batsman on a review. Additionally, the allotted 15 seconds for a review had already passed when the umpire signaled for the third umpire's decision.

The ball-tracker ultimately showed that the ball would have missed off-stump, and Sakib was adjudged not out. However, Nepal gained justice on the next ball when Lamichhane bowled Sakib with a wrong-un.

The incident has sparked debate about the integrity of the DRS system and the potential for players to circumvent the rules. It also highlights the importance of umpires strictly enforcing the regulations to ensure fair play.

Despite the controversy, Bangladesh went on to win the match by 21 runs and secure a spot in the Super Eights. However, the incident has left a sour taste in the mouths of some fans and raised questions about the ethics of seeking external assistance during a review.

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