Siraj Furious, Gavaskar Slams DRS as Root’s LBW Appeal Overturned at Lord’s

Tensions flared at Lord’s as a contentious DRS decision left Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj visibly upset and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar questioning the reliability of the Decision Review System. The incident occurred when Siraj delivered a seemingly plumb LBW appeal against English batsman Joe Root.

Root Survives Despite Appearing Out

The on-field umpire initially ruled in favor of England, and while replays suggested the ball might have clipped the leg stump, the DRS technology ultimately upheld the umpire’s call, much to the dismay of the Indian team. The “Umpire’s Call” verdict, which grants the on-field umpire the benefit of the doubt, became the center of the debate.

Gavaskar Questions Ball-Tracking Accuracy

Former Indian captain and respected commentator Sunil Gavaskar didn’t hold back his criticism of the DRS. He expressed serious doubts about the accuracy of the ball-tracking technology, particularly in situations where the margin of error is so small. Gavaskar’s comments resonated with many fans who felt the technology let the Indian team down in a crucial moment.