Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to review a catch in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which resulted in the dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan. The third umpire’s ruling infuriated the 31-year-old since there was a noticeable surge in the snick meter but no tangible evidence on the hotspot. Afterwards, the Pakistani camp explained that the ball struck the stumper-batter slightly above the wrist and expressed dissatisfaction with the setup.
After the match, PCB head Zaka Ashraf reportedly met with team director Mohammad Hafeez, who shared information with him regarding the subpar use of technology in the second Test of the series, which the Shan Masood-led team lost by 79 runs. To resolve their worries about the subpar umpiring during the test, PCB, on the other hand, is quite likely to take the issue to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
I don’t mind technology being used in games, but if it causes uncertainty and confusion, Hafeez
The removal of Muhammad Rizwan on Day 4 greatly infuriated Mohammad Hafeez. Although the former cricket player acknowledged that he is not opposed to technology, he did note that it may occasionally be confusing. He also expressed his views over the match’s umpiring standards. The 43-year-old claimed that the highly inconsistent on-field umpires reduced the game’s aesthetic appeal.
“The umpires made some incredibly erratic calls throughout the entire game. NDTV cited Hafeez as saying, “We play this beautiful game of cricket with natural instinct, and we all know the basics of the game.”
“I don’t mind using technology in games. However, it is not appropriate if it creates uncertainty and muddle. There were some uncomprehensible decisions. It’s always out when the ball strikes the stumps. He continued, “I will never understand why there is an umpire’s call.
In the three-match series, Pakistan is now down 2-0. The series’ last game will take place in Sydney starting on January 3.
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