India vs England: Ravindra Jadeja’s LBW Dismissal Sparks DRS Debate. Ravi Shastri Gives Explanation

India batter Ravindra Jadeja looked set to complete his century as he arrived on the pitch on Day 3 of the first Test against England in Hyderabad. However, only a few runs later, England star Joe Root trapped him in front of the stumps, and the umpire had no issue in raising his finger. However, Jadeja remained unconvinced and went straight to the third umpire, opting for a DRS referral. The third umpire analysed the footage available from multiple angles, and in the end, the decision went in the favour of Root and the England team. But, that didn’t stop a social media debate from triggering.

The confusion erupted in the mind of the third umpire after the Ultra Edge showed a big spike just as the ball passed the bat. But, the impact on the pad was also at the same time. Hence, it became inconclusive if the ball hit the bat before it hit the pad.

As the third umpire went for ball tracking, both the impact on the pad and on the stumps showed ‘umpire’s call’ on the giant screen. The final decision, hence, went in the favour of the bowling side as the on-field decision was out.

Jadeja that was brutally unlucky

Inside edge could not be determined

Umpire’s call on line

Umpire’s call on height

Basically DRS could not determine anything #INDvsENG

— Shreya (@shreyamatsharma) January 27, 2024

#IndvEng Jadeja given OUT LBW on 87.

DRS also ruled it OUT.. IND 436/8 pic.twitter.com/oP1OFgtqjm

— Anurag Sinha (@anuragsinha1992) January 27, 2024

The worst DRS review when 3rd umpire can’t make out whether it is bat or pad first for snickometer, benefit of doubt should be to batsman, followed by 2 umpires call on that Jadeja dismissal #INDvsENG

— Akhil Chaturvedi (@Akhil_C) January 27, 2024

One thing I didn’t understand in that Ravindra Jadeja LBW decision is if Marais Erasmus wasn’t able to determine if it’s bat first or pad first then why the fuck he went for ball tracking?

If it’s inconclusive in case of a LBW call, isn’t it considered to be bat first?#INDvsENG

— Vipul Ghatol (@Vipul_Espeaks) January 27, 2024

With regards to controversial dismissal of Jadeja today, Hey @icc plz clarify how can a third umpire give a ruling on lbw when he cannot be sure that ball did NOT touch the bat where it was clearly showing nudge and went straightaway to next step without passing the first step?

— Venkatesh Naidu (@yknev47) January 27, 2024

Ravi Shastri, on commentary duty for the match, agreed with the decision and also explained why Jadeja didn’t get the benefit of the doubt. The former India head coach also explained if the on-field decision was given in favour of the batter, Jadeja would’ve stayed not-out.

After Jadeja’s dismissal, India didn’t add much runs with the bat, with Jasprit Bumrah departing on the next ball of the over from Root. Axar Patel also couldn’t score a half-century, departing a few deliveries later as India took a 190-run first innings lead against England.