IPL 2024 | Twitter stunned by bizarre umpiring howler before review denies Russell's golden duck

During the 14th over, RCB's Lockie Ferguson delivered a high full toss to the West Indian all-rounder. Expecting a different line, Russell adjusted his position slightly and attempted to cut the ball. Unfortunately, he only managed to edge it, leading wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik to pull off a great catch. Meanwhile, Karthik and the Kiwi speedster erupted in celebration as on-field umpire Akshay Totre signalled Russell out.

However, confusion ensued when Russell questioned Totre's decision, pointing out that the delivery was above waist height, constituting a no-ball. Promptly, Russell called for a review, gesturing to leg-umpire Vinod Seshan. With swift intervention, TV umpire Michael Gough reviewed the footage confirming that the high full toss indeed exceeded Russell's waist height by a huge margin. Consequently, Totre revised his decision ultimately awarding it a no-ball.

The incident sparked outrage on social media with the Twitterverse expressing frustration over the umpire's erroneous call igniting widespread discussion online.

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