Sarfaraz Khan Convinces Rohit Sharma To Take Brilliant DRS Call vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan Convinces Rohit Sharma To Take Brilliant DRS : The 24th over of New Zealand’s innings was in progress. Ravichandran Ashwin bowled the final delivery, which was pitched outside the leg stump. Despite this, Will Young attempted to play at the ball but missed due to the bounce. The wicketkeeper collected it cleanly. Neither captain Rohit Sharma, positioned in the slips, nor wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant appealed. However, short-leg fielder Sarfaraz Khan and bowler Ravichandran Ashwin made a strong appeal.

Sarfaraz Insisted on Taking the DRS

Although Ravichandran Ashwin appealed, he didn’t seem fully confident. Meanwhile, the umpire turned down the appeal. Sarfaraz then approached captain Rohit Sharma, insisting they go for the review. Virat Kohli, fielding nearby, also supported Sarfaraz’s suggestion. Seeing their determination, Rohit signaled for the Decision Review System (DRS) with just 5 seconds left.

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Ball Touched Will Young’s Gloves

Fans and Team India players anxiously watched the screen for the replay. The initial footage wasn’t conclusive. Then the Snickometer was brought into play. When the ball passed by Will Young’s gloves, the Snickometer showed a spike, confirming contact. The entire Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium erupted in celebration, and the Indian players on the field were filled with joy. The third umpire instructed the on-field umpire to overturn his decision, and Will Young was declared out.