Published 13:14 IST, May 8th 2024
'It touched the boundary line twice. It was clearly NOT OUT': Sanju Samson's dismissal angers Sidhu
An Indian Cricket Team legend has offered his take on the contentious dismissal of RR's Sanju Samson and also made a reference to present his analogy.
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Delhi Capitals have still kept ir chances in playoff race after defeating one of table toppers, Rajasthan Royals. In a controversial contest, Capitals were able to defeat visitors. Delhi was ecstatic after posting a 200+ target on board, which Rajasthan could have easily met. However, contentious ejection of Sanju Samson altered scene, and DC used momentum to le charge to a hard-fought victory. contentious dismissal drew a lot of attention, and amid discussion, an Indian Cricket Team icon offered his statement on situation and also me use of a suitable metaphor.
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Team India legend offers his take on controversial Sanju Samson dismissal
Sanju Samson was on a rampage as Rajasthan Royals were chasing down a 222-run target set by Delhi Capitals. However, Capitals thwarted his path towards a century after Shai Hope me dismissal after catching ball with his foot extremely close to boundary line. Unfortunately, third umpire ruled him out, and Samson lost his cool and h to walk back at a crucial juncture. Indian Cricket legend Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was on commentary duties for IPL match-up, offered his perspective on situation. He me use of a distinct metaphor and argued that Shai Hope's foot touched boundary rope cushions twice, but also said that no one is at fault for blunder.
“ decision that changed game was Sanju Samson's dismissal. re could be differences of opinion, but if you look at side-on angle, it touches boundary twice. It was pretty clear. Eir you don't use technology, or if you're using it and technology is making a mistake, it's like re's a fly in milk, and someone asks you to drink it.
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“It touched boundary line twice. And after this, if someone says that it's out... see, I'm a neutral person, so I've seen it, it's not out. That's why I also kept saying it about Kohli. Whatever may be rule, you can see it from naked eye. Some evidence is very strong not to believe. It's like finding a trout in a glass of milk. umpire didn't do it on purpose, no one is at fault. It's part of game. That changed game,” Sidhu said during his appearance at Star Sports.
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Speaking about contest, Capitals defeated Royals in 20 overs at Arun Jaitley Stium, keeping ir postseason chances alive. Delhi maintained its le because of Abhishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk's powerful performances. Samson was a delight for RR, but Capitals prevented m from regaining top spot in points chart.
09:01 IST, May 8th 2024