Debatable decisions are what make cricket, the Gentleman's Game, an intriguing affair for the spectators. In the T20 World Cup 2022 match between India and Pakistan in Melbourn on Sunday, Axar Patel's run-out triggered a huge debate on social media among fans, with opinions being divided over the India all-rounder's dismissal. On the field, it was the Pakistan team that was rewarded with the wicket of the southpaw despite the fact that wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan didn't have the ball in his gloves when he dislodged the bails.
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Axar Patel was run-out for just 2 runs in the T20 World Cup 2022 match against Pakistan. His dismissal, however, has triggered a debate on social media as some fans feel the decision was wrongly given.
Axar Patel run-out triggered a debate on social media© Twitter
The fact that the ball was touching the stumps when Rizwan's gloves hit them seems to have been the primary factor in the umpire's decision to term Axar run-out. But, the entire episode was quite a close one.
Virat Kohli was duly criticised for his involvement in the run-out by fans as India went 4 down for just 31 runs while chasing a target of 160 runs. Many fans felt that it was Kohli's late denial for a run that cost Axar his wicket.
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