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[Saba Sports News] In the 26th ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and South Africa, a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) incident involving Rassie Van der Dussen stirred widespread uproar and debate within the cricket community. The contentious LBW decision, marred by a ball tracking system glitch, led to Van der Dussen’s dismissal in a match that hung in the balance.
The aftermath of this disputed decision saw fans expressing discontent and raising accusations of favoritism towards the game’s governing authorities. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh joined the chorus of criticism, highlighting concerns about DRS rules and the use of technology in crucial moments. In a scathing tweet aimed at the International Cricket Council (ICC), Singh called for reforms and a stricter application of DRS protocols to ensure fairness and transparency.
“Bad umpiring and bad rules cost Pakistan this game,” Singh lamented in his tweet. “ICC should change this rule. If the ball is hitting the stump, that’s out, whether the umpire gave out or not out doesn’t matter. Otherwise, what is the use of technology?”
Singh’s critique echoed the frustrations of cricket fans worldwide, amplifying the demand for a comprehensive review of the DRS system’s reliability and effectiveness in critical match situations.