Watch: In the Boxing Day Test, Mohammad Rizwan Fumes As ‘Wristband’ Costs Him His Wicket
The wicketkeeper-batsman of Pakistan cricket team Mohammad Rizwan was left frustrated as he was adjudged out in a rather controversial fashion during the second Test against Australia in Melbourne. The incident happened in the 61st over of Pakistan's 317-run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium on Friday. With Pakistan cruising at 219 runs at the loss of 5 wickets and only 98 runs needed to level the series, Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled a short-pitched delivery that eluded Rizwan's bat. While the on-field umpire dismissed Australia's appeal for a possible catch, Cummins decided to take the third umpire's help.
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The third umpire, Richard Illingworth, took his time and watched the incident multiple times through different camera angles.
While the hotspot technology wasn’t able to confirm the presence of an edge, Illingworth turned to the snickometer, which confirmed that the ball had brushed Rizwan’s wristband. As the on-field umpire’s decision was overturned, Rizwan decided to confront the umpire and vent his frustration over the dramatic turn of events.