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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson Catch Controversy
Yesterday's IPL match up between the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals has given birth to a new controversy surrounding the umpiring standards in the IPL.
In the second innings of match, Rajasthan Royals were chasing a huge target of 222 runs. The match hung in balance, with RR captain Sanju taking on the bowling. It was at this crucial juncture when Sanju tried to clear the boundary behind the bowler but just couldn't get it past Shai Hope, who took a stunning catch. The replay showed that Hope was extremely close to the boundary cushions.
The third umpire employed multiple camera angles to judge if Hope's foot had touched the cushion, but there was no conclusive evidence. After a brief deliberation, the third umpire judgds it as out. Samson was visibly dissappointed with the decision and an ugly exchange between the batter and the Umpires followed.
Fans of both franchises took to social media to express their views with the decision and it has been ugly since.