Another DRS controversy sparked during the 2nd Test match in the Adelaide on Saturday 7th of December. It was a moment of high tension in the first session of Day 2 at Adelaide Oval, as Ravichandran Ashwin bowled a clever delivery to Mitchell Marsh in the 58th over. Ashwin, with his experience and guile, unleashed a beauty—a delivery that pitched on middle and turned sharply. As the ball spun, it took an awkward angle and struck his front pad. The umpire, however, remained unmoved. His finger didn’t go up. The third umpire was brought into the discussion, but after several slow-motion replays, the uncertainty persisted. Was there a faint sound of bat before the ball hit the pad? The evidence was inconclusive. After a tense few minutes, the on-field decision stood.
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The Australian all-rounder had been looking solid at the crease, but Ashwin’s variations were beginning to make life difficult. As the crowd settled into the rhythm of the contest. Marsh, standing tall and looking to defend, seemed to get his bat close to the ball. A loud appeal from the Indian fielders followed, with Ashwin leading the charge, his arm raised in confident appeal. The fielders were in a frenzy, convinced they had their man. The Australian dressing room held its breath, while the Indian camp celebrated in anticipation of a key breakthrough. From the Indian perspective, it was a frustrating moment, for there was no definitive evidence to confirm whether the ball had struck the bat or the pad first.
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The on-field umpires had a clear view of the pad impact, but with no conclusive evidence from the replay, they stuck with the original call. Ashwin, visibly frustrated but composed, exchanged a glance with his teammates. Mitchell Marsh, with a relieved smile, turned back to face the bowler. It was a moment of fine margins, and despite the drama, the battle for supremacy continued.
