Did Broadcaster's Gaffe Lead to Confusion After Umpires Review Despite No DRS Against Virat Kohli During IND vs NZ WTC Final?
Not just Virat Kohli, viewers were also left confused when on-field umpires opted for third umpires help despite no Decision Review System (DRS) from New Zealand. The incident took place during the 41st over when Trent Boult appealed for a caught behind against Kohli. As time ticked away, before New Zealand could take the review, on-field umpires sought third umpires help. By that time umpires were sure of an edge from Kohlis bat and only wanted to check whether the wicketkeeper took a fair catch or not. As per the rules and playing conditions, umpires were well within their rights. India vs New Zealand ICC WTC Final 2021 Day 2 Live Updates. It appears broadcaster made a mistake and missed out on televising the soft-signal from on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Michael Gough, which was out. The TV replays confirmed there was no bat involved so the question of fair catch being taken was not considered. However, by that time many felt had umpires not sought third umpires help New Zealand would have lost a review. But again umpires went by the book and it was broadcasters gaffe that led to the confusion. This Should Help! Didnt see the umpire make one.  Abhishree Jain (@AbhishreeJ) June 19, 2021  Agree! Oh cool, they didn't broadcast it(could have saved a lot of confusion if they had)  Abhishree Jain (@AbhishreeJ) June 19, 2021  Even Virender Sehwag was Confused  Funny umpiring there with Virat. No decision given by the umpire and it automatically became a review. Tuning in to the Womens test match for the time being , hoping for Harman and Punam to save the Test match.  Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 19, 2021  Meanwhile, after day one of the WTC final between India and New Zealand was washed out, the Blackcaps won the toss on day two and opted to bowl. At tea, India were 120 for three with captain Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane at the crease. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 19, 2021 09:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).