Twitter reacts as Nigel Llong rules Muthusamy out after India stop appealing for the wicket

The umpiring in this series has been a breath of fresh air, especially after the terrible Ashes which saw every alternate decision being overturned. Apart from the caught-behind decision of Anrich Nortje which was overturned before stumps on Day 2, the umpires have been spot on with their decisions and as a result, DRS has hardly been put to use. With Ravindra Jadeja aiming for the rough outside the left-hander’s off-stump, South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy was dealing with it by padding the ball away, ensuring that he safely negated it without giving the left-armer a sniff.

On the second ball of the 43rd over, Jadeja bowled a similar delivery outside off-stump, to which Muthusamy shouldered arms. The Indians looked uninterested and after a brief shout, withdrew their appeal and had their hands on their head. But to everyone’s shock, umpire Nigel Llong, after a good five seconds, raised his finger and ruled the batsman out. The decision surprised everyone including the Indian team and a puzzled Muthusamy went for a review. But the review was of no avail, as hawk-eye showed three reds, meaning Muthusamy was a goner. He took his time, but an excellent decision from Llong indeed.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the incident:

Brilliant from Jaddu!!

Exactly!!

"JADDU ROCK-MUTHU SHOCK"

That was some crazy turn!

Ouch! Poor batting by Muthusamy