Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has called for a review of cricket's dead-ball rule following an incident during the fourth T20I between India and Australia. Opening batter Shubman Gill was initially given out lbw but successfully overturned the decision on review after replays confirmed an inside edge. However, despite being declared not out, a single he had completed before the umpire's original decision was disallowed because the ball was ruled dead. Pathan questioned this rule on social media, arguing that teams should retain runs in such situations. India won the match by 48 runs at Carrara, with Axar Patel earning player of the match honors. Gill top-scored with 46 runs off 39 balls. The visitors now lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final game scheduled for November 8 at Brisbane Cricket Ground.
Controversial Dead-Ball Rule Sparks Debate
During the fourth T20I, Shubman Gill faced a contentious moment when he was given out lbw on the first ball of the 14th over. Confident he had edged the delivery, Gill immediately reviewed the decision. Replays clearly showed a significant inside edge onto the pad, leading to the reversal. However, the single Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav had completed was cancelled as the ball was deemed dead after the umpire's initial call. Irfan Pathan criticized this rule, stating teams should not lose runs when decisions are overturned. He posted on social media questioning why the batting side is penalized in such scenarios, calling for urgent rule changes by authorities.
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