KL Rahul's Scuff with the Umpire Decision Sparks Global Outrage Amidst Cricket World

New Delhi: The stage has been set for a heated debate in the cricket world after India's KL Rahul was given out while batting against Australia in their ongoing five-match Test series.

Rahul, who stepped in as an opener due to Rohit Sharma's absence from the tour, had a tumultuous innings of 26 runs off 74 balls, with three fours. The crux of controversy lies in the third umpire's decision to dismiss Rahul after he was given not out on the field.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc had bowled the 23rd over when Rahul attempted to defend against the second ball of the sequence. Australia appealed and the third umpire subsequently overturned the on-field call, sparking widespread outrage among cricket veterans.

Former cricketer and ESPN analyst Aakash Chopra took to social media to express his dismay at the decision, stating, "How a third umpire makes a decision without accessing all angles!! Poor!! Just Piss poor!!"

Indian legend Robin Uthappa also chimed in, saying, "What the F@&* is this decision???? This is a joke! #BGT2025"

Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle emphasized, "You don't have to rush a decision when you have so many angles to review. Especially if you are overturning the on-field umpire's call."

Cricket experts Wereim Jaffer and former India cricketer Robin Uthappa joined in the criticism, labeling the third umpire's verdict "ridiculous" and accusing Australian umpiring of being "poor use of technology".

The Indian team captain Jasprit Bumrah had stepped forward to defend his teammates after their tough start to the match when he said, "We have got to bounce back from this situation."

Cricket fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting today's developments with interest.

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