IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to umpire realizing poor verdict after instantaneous decision
In the quick-paced nature of a lucrative league, one may get carried away by the regular to and fro of the contest. A similar happened with umpire Vineet Kulkarni who instantaneously signalled Wriddhiman Saha out before DRS revealed the original story as PBKS squared off against GT.
Riding on the back of a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Gujarat Titans were forced to bat first after Punjab Kings won the toss. Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill were not at their fluent best against the new ball as an Arshdeep Singh delivery threatened Saha before DRS overturned a poor on-field decision.
On the first delivery of the second over, Arshdeep dished a good length delivery that swung into the right-hander to beat the inside edge and thud the back pad of Saha. Umpire Kulkarni immediately raised his finger without any second thoughts before Saha opted for a review. To the naked eye, it seemed as if the ball would be missing the stumps due to elevation. Right after, it proved to be true as the ball did pitch and make an impact in line but missed the leg stump due to height. Even the umpire had a realization facial expression while overturning the decision thereafter.
Good review from him
— Debi Cha (@ChaDebi95756) April 4, 2024
Too careless
Umpires don't think abt the new ball, bounce on the pitch , height of the batsman, where the ball was hit, bowler appeals & he obliged to it 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤬🤬. No wonder he is not officiating Indian matches. #IPL2024 #GTvPBKS
— Pavan Kumar (@Amusedteetoller) April 4, 2024
The standards
Umpire gives Out.. Batter takes Review
— innocent (@durpew) April 4, 2024
Decision Not Out..
Meanwhile Telugu Commentator : 🤡
Punjab Team Review Poyindhi.. 🫠👍
That's Just the Standard of Telugu Commentary at @StarSportsTel#IPL2024 #PBKSvsGT #PBKSvGT #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/kkS9k3g3Hu
Lets see
Gill Opening is not the best option for GT, he sud bat 3
— Captain Flying Saucer 🌌👽🛸🌍🌌 (@Cricket_Sutra21) April 4, 2024
Tiwatia is a waste so low down the order, he sud be promoted thru out to display his talent 🔥
Vijay Shankar sud be dropped
Wud be really surprised if Punjab doesn't win today #TATAIPL2024 |#GTvPBKS #PBKSvsGT #GTvsPBKS
Good job
Good DRS by saha #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/iWPwZT0bzH
— Yash Tiwari (@YashTiw40926811) April 4, 2024
The next ball
A DRS reversal and byes four the next ball, Arshdeep feeling all the angst here. #GTvPBKS #IPL2024
— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) April 4, 2024
Survived
SAHA survive #GTvPBKS
— sbo zitha (@Sbo_ZithaM) April 4, 2024
What about him?
What was jitesh doing broo 😭😭#GTvPBKS
— Arpit Nair 🐯 (@arpitnair07) April 4, 2024
Needs replacement
Gujarat Titans should play a young Indian Wicket keeper inplace of saha.
— manoj sindagi (@sindagi_manoj) April 4, 2024
He is already 38. #GTvPBKS #saha
Williamsom will play
KANE WILLIAMSON IS PLAYING TODAY 🩶 #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/Qesm8erCJc
— Maddy Madhav (@MaddyMadhav_) April 4, 2024