KL Rahul, the only batter who looked in required mojo since the morning, got out after a controversial third umpire call. The situation looked like this: Mitchell Starc bowled a length ball, which looked to deviate a bit away from the bat and looked to pass by within a few milimeters. The on-field umpire gave him not-out but a convinced Australian team went for the DRS. Yes, there was undeniably a spike. But comparing the two frames, as shown by the third umpire himself, there seemed to have a clear gap between the ball and the bat when the spike occurred. It looked like the spike occurred when Rahul was taking his bat down, and that hit his pads. The commentary panel that included Sanjay Manjrekar and Wasim Akram expressed frustration regarding the decision, with Akram mincing his words back at them. "Looks like the third umpire simply made a wild guess! (Lagta hey hawa mein tir phenk diya third umpire nein!) Mark Nicholas, from the English Commentary Panel, also remarked, "I don't see any conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field decision". KL Rahul walked off the field visibly frustrated, pointing his bat and expressing how the ball passed. THE 360 DEGREE ANGLE EVEN MITCHELL STARC IS NOT THAT CONFIDENT 🙁 pic.twitter.com/ONQ2zoMnRT — cricket videos (@RizwanStum60450) November 22, 2024 Earlier this morning, an Aussie commentator was bragging to have multiple cameras fixed in the stadium, some facilities they use in the baseball and basketball matches, to give every possible frame and angle needed for a perfect decision. And now, just two frames were provided before the final call. Umpire controversies since the unofficial Test Banters or frustrations with the umpire look like a new norm in this Australia tour and have started since India A was playing the unofficial Test. Ishan Kishan, the keeper of the India A team, was warned, but the onfield umpire for "indecent behavior," the behavior that had questions against an allegation of ball tampering. As per allegations, the ball was changed overnight, and the guests were accused of tampering. Coming to the match, India is struggling against bounce and flight. Early wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal had already trembled India. Devdutt Paddikal looked to soak up the atmosphere. However, a frontfoot defense got him an edge as he got caught by the keeper, Carey. After Paddikal, Josh Hazlewood took Virat Kohli's wicket, who walked away, edging the ball to the first slip. The only man who looked at ease was KL Rahul. This man stayed for 74 balls, scoring a steady 26 runs, but was given out, if not in a wild but definitely an unjust way. Before lunch, India is half inside, scoring 51 runs and losing 4 wickets. Presently, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel are on the crease. Fingers crossed to see the cameras coming in use afterwards, before taking some logical decisions.