VIDEO | Sarfraz Ahmed left devastated after taking one of the worst DRS calls in history
Despite the Decision Review System (DRS) being introduced ten years back in 2008, teams are yet to get a good grasp of it with more wrong reviews taken than right. However, while some sides are bad in it, some are pathetic in using it and Pakistan are definitely one of them as has been proved.
Like every other role in cricket, the wicketkeeper’s has also evolved massively over the years with clamping on to edges and stumping no more the sole duties. And the man to take the role in a different plane altogether is India’s
However, while he has perfected his art to such an extent that DRS has been alternately named as ‘Dhoni Review System, there are others who are miles behind. Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed would definitely be a prime example of it after his recent DRS shenanigans in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.
After Pakistan managed to take a 74-run lead batting second in the first innings, the Kiwis looked to start better in the second innings. With Henry
Yasir Shah’s delivery saw to Nicholls saw the southpaw defending on his front foot. A loud shout by the bowler followed it before he discussed his Sarfraz and confirmed if it had touched the bat. Sarfraz eventually signaled ‘T’ and the review showed the ball took a thick inside edge before hitting on his pad. It was Pakistan’s last review and the Pakistan skipper cut across a man defeated in life.
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