AB de Villiers reacts to Pant’s dismissal in Mumbai and calls for consistency in DRS

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has reacted to Rishabh Pant’s controversial dismissal and said he is always worried about something like this happening “at such a big moment” in a big Test match. Pant was dismissed by Ajaz in the 22nd over after the Indian batsman tried to defend while coming down the track. The ball hit the pads, flew into the air and went straight into the hands of Tom Blundell. De Villiers stated that in case of uncertainty in the decision, the 3rd referee should adhere to the decision of the field referee. He also called for consistency in DRS calls and use of technology.

“Debate! Once again the little gray area. Whether Pant took the bat or not? The question is that snicko will get the pitch if he hits the batsman’s pad at exactly the same time as the ball crosses the bat. But how sure are we that he did? I’ve always been worried about that and it’s a big Test This is happening in the match. Where is the hot spot?! The truth is, unless there is Ump 3, of course you should stay on the field. I’m not sure if I saw a clear deviation. And don’t get me wrong, I have no bias here, just consistent calls and good use of technology. I strive for,” De Villiers wrote to X.

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Was Pant out or out?

Rishabh Pant attempted He made a bold charge towards goal and Tom Blundell quickly collected the ball. However, the on-field umpire did not dismiss Pant as he believed there was no contact with the bat. However, Ajaz Patel and skipper Tom Latham insisted that Pant should take advantage inside. Replays showed a spike when the ball was near the bat, but it also looked like it might have hit the pad of Pant’s bat. In a delicately balanced decision, the third umpire ultimately sided with the fielding team. Disappointed, Pant returned to the pavilion in visible disappointment and even spoke to the umpire. He later expressed his disappointment in the mansion. Pant’s gutsy knock of 64 from 57 balls with nine fours and a six left India needing 41 runs with just three wickets in hand.