Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: KL Rahul's Controversial Dismissal Divides Opinions On 'X' | WATCH

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: KL Rahul's controversial dismissal has now become a matter of social media debate, with users sharing divided opinions. Read below.

KL Rahul's dismissal is a subject to controversy, with umpires failing to fully utilise the technology

Source : @X/cricketcomau

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: The Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth has not disappointed at all, as Friday morning has provided fans all over the world with loads of exciting stuff.

The biggest headline for now is the dismissal of KL Rahul, which has sparked a huge debate over the social media platforms, as fans all over the world have questioned the credibility and utility of technology used during decision reviews by third umpire.

The Indian batter was looking absolutely settled out there and on-song, as he had aboserbed the pressure put on by Australian bowlers with early scalps, but was caught behind the stumps by Alex Carey.

However, the umpire deemed him not out before reversing his decision to out after third umpire overturned his decision.

Upon seeing the replays, it was clearly visible that the bat flicked the pads, and 'Snicko' showed only one deviation, and this has now sparked a huge debate.

See the dismissal here:

"His pad and bat are not together at that point in time as the ball passes.

"It's (bat hitting pad) after, in fact, the ball passes the edge. Does Snicko pick up the sound of the bat hitting the pad?

"We're assuming (Snicko) may be the outside edge of the bat but that may not… pic.twitter.com/hvG0AF9rdo

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 22, 2024

Split Opinions Between Commentators

Australia commentary duo of Matthew Hayden and Mark Nicholas had different opinions on KL Rahuls's dismissal, as Hayden jumped in favour of KL Rahul, while Mark Nicholas justified the 'Out' decision.

"His pad and bat are not together at that point in time as the ball passes. It's (bat hitting pad) after, in fact, the ball passes the edge. Does Snicko pick up the sound of the bat hitting the pad? We're assuming (Snicko) may be the outside edge of the bat but that may not be the case," said Hayden.

To this, Mark Nicholas stated that the bat was away from the pads when 'Snicko' caught the sound and therefore, he was correctly deemed 'Out'.

Here's What 'X' Thinks Of KL Rahul's Controversial Dismissal

How a third umpire makes a decision without accessing all angles!! Poor!! Just Piss poor!! #BGT2025

— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 22, 2024

Most of the days KL Rahul can't bat and on the days KL look solid the umpires don't let him bat 💔 pic.twitter.com/DY3uhPW8Sz

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) November 22, 2024

Third umpire asked for another angle which wasn't provided. I'd assume he'd only ask for another angle if he wasn't sure. Then if he wasn't sure, why did he overturn the on field not out call? Poor use of technology and proper protocol not followed. KL hard done by. #AUSvIND

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 22, 2024