Controversy erupts on social media over KL Rahul's dismissal in India vs Australia 2024 matchup

New Delhi: Poor umpiring in Australia is nothing new. A recent incident involving KL Rahul being given out by the third umpire without conclusive evidence has sparked a fresh debate on social media. Many are questioning whether the benefit of doubt only goes to the Aussies, as it seems to have been the case in this particular decision.

It was the second delivery of the 22nd over, KL Rahul was looking solid at the crease but things turned around when the Aussies start celebrating as soon as the ball passed the KL’s bat producing two noises and it went to the kipper Alex Carry. The on field umpire stood still and denied the appeal of caught behind. Australian captain Pat Cummins reviewed. There was an spike when the ball was close to the bat but it wasn’t conclusive whether it was bat or pad. The third umpire overturned the decision despite lack of front-on angel in combination with snicko.

Heard that Fox Cricket has installed 80 cameras but when needed, it could show only 2 camera angles.

“Find better ways to win, Fox Cricket”#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/hPDXO5xklU

— Utsav (@utsav__45) November 22, 2024

A look at KL Rahul’s forward defence #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tkDWvCdOE4

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 22, 2024

Most of the days KL Rahul can’t bat and on the days KL look solid the umpires don’t let him bat pic.twitter.com/DY3uhPW8Sz

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) November 22, 2024

What the hell, that’s not out! These umpires need to get their heads checked.

KL Rahul won’t be happy; he was looking amazing out there! pic.twitter.com/O17H6UnfhM

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) November 22, 2024

The war started on social media when the fans showcased their disbelief, calling the decision shocking and biased. KL Rahul’s wicket left India in middle muddle at 51-4 at lunch on Day 1 of Perth Test Match.

The day started with India winning the toss and opting to bat first, soon the Aussies were on driver seat as they dismissed Jaiswal and Padikkal for duck. Virat Kohli’s forward approach also dint pay him well as the pitch offered pace, bounce, and movement. KL Rahul played well but an unfortunate decision forced him to walk out of the turf leaving India 51-4 at Tea on Day 1 of BGT 2024-25.