In the Super Four stage match of the Asia Cup 2018 between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, cricket fans were treated to a familiar sight.
Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, bowling his first over of the match, made an appeal for leg before wicket against Pakistan opener Imam-ul-haq. The umpire did not hesitate in giving it not-out as the batsman had a huge stride forward and the bat was awfully close to the pad. In real time, it seemed like a fair call by the Sri Lankan umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge.
But Indian wicket-keeper MS Dhoni had other ideas. With Chahal making a strong appeal, Dhoni looked in the direction of skipper Rohit Sharma and gave a gentle nod. It came in a quick time. and there was no hesitation.
And after watching at the replays, TV umpire made the decision. ‘Three reds’ on the tracker and no inside edge. Imam had to walk back. Dhoni, as he often is, was spot on.
Sunil Gavaskar, who was on air at that moment, couldn’t stop gushing. “What a genius that man is MSD. He is just incredible,” the former India captain said.
Twitter was also filled with — as you’d expect — comments about ‘Dhoni Review System’.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to that moment of magic by Dhoni:
What a review, incredible MS Dhoni.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Batsmen should start walking if is asking for a review.
Dhoni Review System for a reason.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Dhoni Review System
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru)
Dhoni is such a class!!!!!
Sharp minded.
MS is unbelievable.— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm)
Thala review system! First wicket of the night! Wish Thala's stat of DRS decisions won in favour could be unearthed! 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Maan Gaya Yaar Dhoni ko
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
http://twitter.com/EastIndiaComedy/status/1043852723857362944
Third Umpire to Ground Umpire when Dhoni take DRS
— Rishabh Srivastava (@AskRishabh)
Hey , Why do these mortals even bother checking once Dhoni has asked for a review ?
— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega)
http://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1043838189939482625
DRS = DHONI REVIEW SYSTEM.! this man can’t get a review wrong even in his sleep.! Such precision & accuracy! Masterclass
— KICHU | Keerthy Devotee👨🏻💻™ (@ItsKrishnaTanu)
Imam ul Haq departs after a brilliant review by MS Dhoni
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Whenever Dhoni takes DRS review.
— Aman (@Humourlessly)
Dhoni Review System (DRS) always prevails over Decision Review System (DRS)😂😂😂
— Vikas Mishra (@mishravikas1995)
Umpire gives not out Dhoni takes the review.
Umpire :— Muzammil Abbas Jee (@MuzzuAJ)
When Dhoni takes DRS.
— Bade Chote (@badechote)
DRS to MS Dhoni.
— Shubh Agarwal (@shubh_chintak)
Dhoni and DRS
— urstrulyKajal🇮🇳 (@BanarasiBasanti)
http://twitter.com/the_shettyy/status/1043850278988992513
