The cricketing world was just beginning to recover from the controversy surrounding David Miller's erroneous decision not to take a run when a fresh uproar erupted during the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants. In this contest, KKR's explosive opening batsman, Finn Allen, was dismissed after scoring 9 runs. Digvijay Rathi, stationed at the boundary, took the catch to dismiss him. It is this very catch by Rathi that has sparked the current controversy.
In fact, this incident occurred during the second over of KKR's innings. Fast bowler Prince Yadav was bowling, and on the fourth delivery of the over, Finn Allen played an aerial shot towards the third-man region. However, Digvijay Rathi, positioned near the boundary, successfully completed the catch.
Why did the controversy arise?
A debate has erupted on social media regarding a catch taken by Digvijay Rathi. It is being alleged that Rathi's left foot touched the boundary line while he was taking the catch. In reality, based on the camera angle shown at the exact moment Rathi took the catch, it was impossible to determine whether or not it was a clean catch.
Fans have severely criticized the umpires. Controversy has also arisen over the fact that the on-field umpires did not deem it necessary to review the catch—an issue over which fans are expressing their outrage. Fans argue that since technology is available, the assistance of the third umpire should have been sought to verify whether the catch was legitimate.
commentators also said that the catch was not valid
During the Hindi commentary for the Kolkata vs. Lucknow match, the commentators also stated that Digvesh Rathi's catch was not legal. The commentators observed that Rathi's left foot was clearly touching the boundary line.
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