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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 was hit with a big controversy during a match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22. In a moment that sparked debate, the 11th over of Islamabad United's batting saw Agha Salman deliver a straight ball to Rilee Rossouw, who failed to connect with a sweep shot and was struck on the pads. Initially given out by the umpire, Rossouw's successful DRS appeal showed the ball drifting past the stumps, a decision that surprised many as the delivery seemed to be heading straight.
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Shadab Khan questions umpire Aleem Dar
The incident further heightened tensions when Islamabad United's captain, Shadab Khan, questioned umpire Aleem Dar regarding the review's outcome, asserting his belief that the dismissal was evident, though the ball tracking indicated the impact was outside off.
“I think technology was at fault for this loss. We were shown a different ball as to the review ( the review of Rossouw). I bowled 4 overs as a leg spinner, it wasn’t turning much. This one showed impact outside off and spinning away further. In a big tournament like this, there shouldn’t be such mistakes,” Shadab said after the match.
“I think we were 10-15 runs short, as batters we need to take more responsibility. All three Shahs (Naseem, Hunain and Ubaid) are talented, very rare to see so much talent in one household. Hunain was brilliant today, he was ideal for this kind of wicket. He got a wicket off his first ball and was good while fielding as well. We have to be a bit more positive, and play a bit more smart cricket with the bat to get wins,” he added.
The contentious decision had significant consequences for Islamabad United, as Rilee Rossouw's pivotal innings of 34 not out swung the match in favor of Quetta Gladiators, leading them to a three-wicket victory.
Hawk-Eye admits Rilee Rossouw’s lbw was a human error
In the midst of the controversy surrounding Rossouw's would-be dismissal, Hawk-Eye acknowledged to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that a mistake had occurred due to human error. The technology provider admitted that incorrect ball tracking information was broadcast due to an operator's mistake, leading to an erroneous decision. According to ESPNCricinfo, Hawk-Eye also extended an apology to the PCB.
In its formal apology, Hawk-Eye lamented the oversight, indicating that the correct ball tracking data would have been promptly available had standard procedures been adhered to, rather than the inaccurate data that was aired. Hawk-Eye, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for ball tracking purposes, was initially tested in 2008 and has been a component of the Decision Review System (DRS) ever since.
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