Sylhet: During the match between India and Sri Lanka in the second match of the Women Asia Cup, such an incident took place, seeing which everyone clenched their teeth. During India’s innings, the Sri Lankan team appealed for a run out against Puja Vastrakarana in the 20th over. The field umpire referred the appeal to the TV umpire. After some time, the entire cricket world was shocked by the decision given by the TV umpire.
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- Yuvraj Singh termed the third umpire’s decision to run out Vastrakar as bad
- Public anger erupted at third umpire Shivani Mishra
Pooja Vastrakar came to the crease at the end of the 19th over after Richa Ghosh was dismissed. India’s score was 145 runs for 5 wickets. This batsman, known for hitting big shots, got a chance to play 6 balls. But he was given a run out on the fifth ball, which was a wrong decision after seeing it first, second or every time. The TV umpire checked the TV footage frame by frame several times before giving the decision. Vastrakar’s bat was clearly visible inside the crease line in the frame shortly before the bail was removed from the wicket. The TV commentator also declared it not out but the TV umpire declared Pooja out. Once all the Sri Lankan players were also shocked by this decision. Although the decision was on a big screen, he spoke to the TV umpire on a walkie-talkie when the ground umpire signaled out.
Social media uproar following the decision
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter immediately after the decision. He wrote, “Bad decision by the third umpire. Pooja Vastrakar should have been given the benefit of the doubt.” A cricket fan wrote, “Pooja Vastrakar was run out on the next ball after each player reached their position. Worst decision by the third umpire.” A fan named Prish Tiwari wrote, “Brother, how drunk are you third umpire.”
The third umpire who ran out Vastrakar is of Indian origin
The name of the third umpire who declared Pooja Vastrakar run out is Shivani Mishra. Shivani, 49, was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and later joined the Qatar team. Shivani has been in charge since 2019. She has officiated 11 T20 Internationals and 3 Women’s T20Is in her career so far.