Mark Waugh Questions Rohit Sharma LBW Call
When India and Australia meet on the field, intensity and drama are never far behind. The second ODI at Adelaide Oval was no different. One LBW review involving Rohit Sharma and Josh Hazlewood quickly turned into a moment that grabbed everyone’s attention — including Mark Waugh in the commentary box.
LBW drama leaves Mark Waugh surprised
Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walked in to open the innings. The game burst into life during the sixth over.
Josh Hazlewood delivered a good-length ball just outside off stump. Rohit, looking to break the shackles, swung across the line with minimal footwork. The ball struck his pads, and the Australians went up in a loud appeal.
The on-field umpire turned it down, and Australia challenged the call. UltraEdge showed a faint inside edge before the ball hit the pads. Mark Waugh, who was on commentary, expressed his disbelief, saying, “There was no way there was an inside edge.”
Early setbacks for India
The incident was followed by a crucial blow. Xavier Bartlett, brought into the team for Nathan Ellis, dismissed Shubman Gill for nine runs off nine balls. The dismissal silenced the travelling Indian supporters.
Moments later, Virat Kohli joined Rohit in the middle, but his stay was painfully short. He faced just four balls before getting out for a duck. It marked his second straight duck of the series, after failing to score in Perth.
Pressure mounts on India after poor start
India’s early wickets gave Australia a perfect start. Losing Gill and Virat Kohli in quick succession increased the pressure on Rohit Sharma. The early LBW drama added another layer of tension to an already intense contest.
The India vs Australia ODI series has lived up to its billing, with high emotions and game-changing moments right from the powerplay overs.
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