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India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's valiant effort to salvage a consolation victory in the third and final Test against New Zealand was cut short by a controversial dismissal that has sparked debate in the cricketing world.After India's top order collapsed, losing five wickets for just 29 runs, Pant launched a counter-attacking knock, scoring 64 runs off 57 balls in the chase of 147 runs. However, his innings was halted when he was adjudged caught behind off Ajaz Patel's bowling.New Zealand appealed for a catch by the wicket-keeper, but the umpire initially remained unmoved. However, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham convinced Patel to review the decision. Upon assessment, it was found that a spike was witnessed on the snicko meter when the ball passed the bat. However, at the same time, Pant's bat had also hit his pads.Despite the dilemma, the third umpire decided to give the decision in New Zealand's favor. The dismissal sparked outrage on social media, with former South Africa captain AB de Villiers highlighting the "grey area" in the DRS technology."Controversy! Little grey area once again. Did Pant get bat on that or not? Problem is when the ball passes the bat at exactly the same time a batter hits his pad snicko will pick up the noise. But how sure are we he hit it? I've always worried about this and here it happens at a huge moment in a big Test match. Where's hotspot?!", De Villiers posted on Twitter.Disappointed with the third umpire's call, Pant had a brief chat with the on-field umpire before taking the heavy and slow walk back to the dressing room. The dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as India eventually lost by 128 runs.The controversy surrounding Pant's dismissal has raised questions about the reliability of the DRS technology and the need for further advancements to eliminate such grey areas.

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

Bangladesh's Heartbreaking Loss to South Africa: Umpiring Error and DRS ControversyBangladesh's T20 World Cup campaign ended in a controversial four-run defeat to South Africa at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Monday. The match was marred by an umpiring error and a contentious Decision Review System (DRS) rule, leaving Bangladesh and their fans frustrated.With 27 runs needed from 24 balls and six wickets in hand, Bangladesh appeared to be in a strong position. Set batters Mahmudullah and Towhid Hridoy were at the crease when Ottneil Baartman bowled the 17th over. On the second ball, Mahmudullah attempted a flick shot but missed, and the ball brushed his pads before racing to the boundary.However, umpire Sam Nogajski adjudged Mahmudullah LBW. Mahmudullah reviewed the decision, and ball-tracking technology showed that the ball would have missed the leg stump, leading to the reversal of the on-field decision. However, under current rules, the leg-bye boundary was not added to Bangladesh's total because the ball is considered dead once the umpire signals an out, even if the decision is overturned.This dead-ball rule meant that Bangladesh did not receive the four leg-byes, which ultimately contributed to their narrow loss. Several experts and fans took to social media to express their outrage over the loophole.Former India batter Wasim Jaffer voiced his concern on social media, stating, "Mahmudullah was wrongly given out LBW, the ball went for four leg-byes. The decision was reversed on DRS. Bangladesh didn't get the 4 runs as ball is dead once batter given out, even if wrongly. And SA ended up winning the game by 4 runs. Feel for Bangladesh fans."Actor Saiyami Kher also criticized the rule, posting: "I know life is not black and white but sport has no place for grey areas. This dead ball rule really has to be looked into. Bangladesh have lost today because they didn't get those 4 runs. Definitely not fair."A fan described the incident as "daylight robbery," highlighting the frustration felt by many.The low-scoring thriller saw South Africa defend a modest target of 114 runs. Keshav Maharaj's crucial last over, where he successfully defended 11 runs, ensured South Africa's narrow victory. Bangladesh ended their innings at 109/7, falling just short of the target amidst the controversy.This incident has reignited discussions about the fairness of certain cricket rules and the impact of umpiring decisions on the outcome of closely contested matches.