IPL 2022: 5 controversial decisions by umpires in the tournament so far

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4. Hrithik Shokeen’s catch against the Chennai Super Kings

Hrithik Shokeen
Hrithik Shokeen. (Photo Source: Disney+Hotstar)

Hrithik Shokeen made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians in their game against Chennai Super Kings. In his first IPL game, the young off-spinner became the victim of another contentious decision by the umpires. As a result of this decision, he was denied his maiden IPL wicket.

In the match against the defending champions, Mumbai managed to post only 155 runs. The incident happened on the fourth delivery of the eighth over of CSK innings. Chasing a total of 156, CSK found themselves at 50/2, with Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu on the crease. Uthappa went for a straight drive against the spinner Hrithik Shokeen and ended up hitting it straight to the bowler who grabbed the ball and claimed a catch. Umpire Bruce Oxenford, however, was not particularly convinced and referred the decision to the third umpire. The replays were not perfectly conclusive and the third umpire ruled it as not out.

The disappointment from this decision was visible on the faces of the Mumbai players. The debutant also looked quite disappointed as he was denied his maiden IPL wicket. It sparked many controversies over social media and the umpires were again condemned for their contentious decisions.

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