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Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan became a victim of a controversial decision by the third umpire in the ongoing Pakistan versus Bangladesh game at the Adelaide Oval.
The incident set social media on fire, with expert♈s and fans comi♒ng out in support of the Bangladesh skipper, stating Shakib was a sufferer in the LBW dismissal.
It all happened during the 11th over of Bangladesh innings bowled by all-rounder Shadab Khan. The Pakistan star had already dismissed Soumya Sarkar and trapped✅ Shakib ✃in front with a flighted delivery.
Shakib was adjudged LBW by the on-field umpire and instantly went upstairs. The replays showed a clear spike on the ball when it passed the bat before hitting the pads. However, th༺e third umpire felt 🥃there was no conclusive evidence to overturn the decision and went with the on-field umpire. Shakib was visibly shocked by the decision and stood his ground, expressing his disappointment. But he had no option left and so walked back to the dugout on golden duck.
Notably, the loss of South Africa against the Netherlands confirmed India’s semi-final birth and opened the doors for both Bangladesh and Pakistan to contest for a place in the semis.
Meanwhile, most viewers were left baffled by the seemingly substandard umpiring as they expressed shock and disbelief over Shakib’s dismissal.
Here is how netizens reacted:
Shakib’s bat didn’t touch the ground at all. Just focus on bat’s shadow. There was a spike. It couldn’t ꧋have been anything else except the ball hitting the bat. Bangladesh at the receiving end of a poor umpiring decision.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Well Bangladesh have every right to feel aggrieved by that decision. One of the worst I’⭕ve ever seen.
— TomRehn9 (@tomrehn9)
Definitely that was not out. Shakib must b𝔉e gutted
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)
How can that be given out?!
Not surprised that Shakib is upset.— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra)
That Shakib LBW decision was an absolute shocker. The bat was in the air when ultra edge showed a spike. Bangladesh fans can't believe it.
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj)
This picture says it all. That was ♑Not out. Shakib Unlucky.
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav)
What just happened? How is Shakib out? 🤯
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait)
Very strange dismissal. Costs Bangladesh a review & Shakib Al Hasan's wicket. Wonder what the umpire saw. He ruled that there was an edge, the magnifier did show that there was gap between the bat and the ground. Or at least i saw it that way even if the ump didn't.
— S Sudarshanan (@Sudarshanan7)
Looked like a clear gap between bottom of the bat𝓡 and the pitch at🍌 the time of RTS spike. Tough call for Bangladesh
— 🎙️QUENTIN HULL (@QuentinHull)
Umpires are clearly on Pakistan's side today. Athar Ali Khan on commentary is absolutely furious.
There was a cle꧅ar inside-edge. Shakib and Bangladesh are in complete disbelief.
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra)
I thought there was an edge from Shakib, he🍨✃ is unlucky.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Bangladesh a♐nd Shakib Al Hasan robbed. That looked not out𒁃. ICC=PCB
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Hello hello. What just happened there
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
Big moment in the ma✃tch. Looked like Shakib Al Hasan eꦜdged it.
The umpiring in this tournament hasn't been great
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)
Umpire didn't give this catch out despite ball clearly hitting the bat. Shakib Al Hasan survived due to BCCI.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Shakib al🍰 Hasan was clearly not out. Cheating by Third Umpire
— Angry Foofa 🏹 (@AngryFoofa)
Third umpire needs to get his eyes checked!
— John Joseph (@scoutjohn13)
Whole World to "3rd Umpire" 😂😂
— Krishan Rajput 🇮🇳 (@Krishthisside)
