IND対ENGで物議を醸した判定：主審は接戦判定でのジェイコブ・ベセルの混乱を否定

エデン・ガーデンズのIND対ENG戦でジェイコブ・ベセルがサンジュ・サムソンの控訴を生き延びた際に論争が起こり、主審の判定をめぐる議論が巻き起こった。

The Indian team is playing their 1st T20I against England (IND vs ENG) in Eden Gardens Kolkata. During the match a controversy came forward. Jacob Bethell’s turn at the crease drew attention. Bowled by Varun Chakravarthy, the English player was beaten by a straight delivery. Sanju Samson, quick to act, removed the bails and prompted an appeal for stumping, but given notout. Umpire believes that a tiny bit of the foot is behind the line.

What happened between Varun Chakravarthy and Jacob Bethell?

With Varun Chakravarthy bowling, Bethell was beaten by a straight delivery. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson swiftly removed the bails, prompting an appeal. The replay showed that part of Bethell’s foot seemed to be behind the line, leading the umpire to declare him not out. Despite the anxious looks from the Indian team, Bethell confidently passed the stumping scare. The decision stirred mixed reactions both on and off the field. Some felt the call was fair, as the replays showed only a very small part of Bethell’s foot behind the line.