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Ice-cool Sanju Samson fires India into T20 World Cup semis | Cricket News


Ice-cool Sanju Samson fires India into T20 World Cup semis
Sanju Samson celebrates his half century during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo)

TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: Moments after hitting the winning boundary, Sanju Samson took off his helmet and dropped to his knees to thank the almighty. Relief washed over the face of the right-hander who fired India into the T20 World Cup semifinals with a breathtaking knock. Even before the crowd could capture the winning moments, “Vande Mataram” played at full volume as the Indian dugout rushed out to celebrate what was a top run-chase under pressure. “Lehra Do” was up next and the laser lights joined the act as the announcer egged the crowd on. The party was only getting started in Kolkata after India (199/5) beat West Indies (195/4) with four deliveries to spare. Until a week ago in Ahmedabad, Sanju Samson was nowhere close to the Playing XI as India were happy with the two left-handers Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma as their two openers. However, the consistent off-spin threat, which led to early wickets, forced the think-tank to rework its strategy and bring Samson, a right-hander, back to the top of the order. He had lost his spot to an in-form Kishan but the tactical call forced the left-hander down to No.3 and left-right was restored.

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The move worked in the must-win game against Zimbabwe in Chennai earlier this week as it not only gave India a brisk start but also kept spin away. Although spin was introduced early in Kolkata and India lost two early wickets, Samson unlocked his maximum potential when the team had its back to the wall. Chasing a stiff target, the right-hander played an unforgettable knock to help India advance to the semi-final of the multi-nation tournament. He drove well, cut fiercely and exhibited big-match temperament in front of a capacity crowd at the Eden Gardens. Pace or spin, Samson took them down with aplomb and never lost shape in the process. He hit the ball where it was meant to be hit but his ice-cool nerves stood out during his 50-ball 97*, which included 12 boundaries and four sixes.The pitch had a lot of dew and the absence of demons made batting less difficult; however, the scoreboard pressure of the virtual quarter-final made it a daunting task. Wickets falling from the other end didn’t change Samson’s approach; he continued to operate at a healthy strike-rate and kept the asking rate in check. The partnership with Suryakumar Yadav put the chase on track after the early wickets, giving it the much needed push with the breezy 42-run stand, off only 26 balls, with Tilak Varma.

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Sanju Samson plays a shot during the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match against West Indies at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. (ANI)

When Hardik Pandya joined Samson, the equation was under control: 55 runs were needed off 32 balls. With batting to follow, India controlled the game from that point. Samson and Pandya put India in striking distance of the win, with Samson helping India cross the line with five wickets in hand.Earlier, after electing to field first, India’s fielding was a major disappointment, and the group let the bowlers down in excellent batting conditions. Three misfield boundaries, two dropped catches and one missed run-out opportunity cost India dearly as they were not able to peg the high-flying West Indies batting line-up back with regular breakthroughs. The situation wasn’t alarming by any means at the halfway mark, as the bowlers kept the score down to 82/1. The scoreboard could have been much worse had they taken the catch and capitalised on the run-out opportunity but it was nowhere near panic territory.Both Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy had three overs left, and Suryakumar Yadav’s smart bowling changes gave India a tactical edge going into the second half of the innings. The West Indies signalled intent as they took 17 runs off Chakaravarthy’s second over. Body language dropped ever so briefly because Eden Gardens was about to erupt in the 12th over, bowled by Bumrah.

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Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Roston Chase during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata. (AP)

Two wickets, including that of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer, got the crowd roaring and ‘Boom Boom Bumrah’ chants reverberated in the stands every time the bowler stood on top of his mark. He had the matchup advantage over the left-hander and dismissed him in just two deliveries, adding another wicket with a slower ball that completely deceived the well-set Roston Chase. From 102/1, the scoreboard became 103/3 in the space of a couple of deliveries and India did what assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expected: fight fire with fire.When the hosts circled for the final drinks interval of the innings at the end of the 14th over, the scoreboard showed a controlled 119/3, but India still had to get a Hardik Pandya over out of the way. During the break, head coach Gautam Gambhir went straight to the all-rounder and discussed the angle he could explore against Sherfane Rutherford. Pandya executed the plan perfectly, dismissing the left-hander off the first delivery to put India in a commanding position.125/4 with just five to play wasn’t a bad position, especially with four overs from Bumrah and Arshdeep, and one from Chakarvarthy remaining. Heavy dew started to settle in but one would have backed them to do the job in those crunch situations.

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West Indies’ Rovman Powell and Jason Holder run between wickets during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 match against India at Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Sunday. (ANI)

What unfolded, however, in the next five overs was a very calculated muscular assault from Rovman Powell and Jason Holder; together, they added 70 runs in the next 30 deliveries, taking down Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Chakarvarthy in the process.Bumrah conceded 26 runs in his last two overs, Chakarvarthy conceded 14, and Arshdeep leaked 30 from his remaining two overs. The 16th over, bowled by Arshdeep, swung momentum West Indies’ way as 24 runs came off it. The left-armer looked out of sorts, conceding two sixes, five wides and two more wides, causing shoulders to drop in the field. Bumrah gave it his all in the two remaining overs and his reaction after Varun let a ball go for a boundary summed up the overall performance in the field. Which was a big let down on their biggest evening of the tournament till date.However, a special Samson plastered all the cracks to book a semi-final date with England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5.Brief Scores: West Indies 195/4 in 20 overs (Roston Chase 40, Jason Holder 37, Rovman Powell 34; Jasprit Bumrah 2-36)India: 199/5 in 19.2 overs (Sanju Samson 97; Jason Holder 2-38)



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LoC drone intrusions force closure of Kashmir schools till March 3 | India News


LoC drone intrusions force closure of Kashmir schools till March 3

NEW DELHI: Schools across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on March 2 and 3 due to multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) and escalating tensions in West Asia, the directorate of school education, Kashmir, announced today.Authorities postponed the scheduled reopening of schools up to Class 8th—originally set for tomorrow after winter vacations—to prioritise student safety amid a rapidly evolving security situation. The order covers all government and private recognised schools in the region.

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In the latest incident, Indian Army troops thwarted 2-3 small quadcopters trying to breach Indian airspace in the Poonch sector along the LoC between 5:45 AM and 6:00 AM today. Vigilant personnel deployed swift counter-drone measures, forcing the drones to retreat without causing harm.This marks the latest in a series of drone sightings along the LoC and International Border over recent days, prompting the Army to ramp up surveillance and readiness against further violations.The closures coincide with heightened regional instability triggered by joint Israeli-US missile strikes on Iran—codenamed Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury—which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law in explosions across Tehran and other cities. US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes, while Iranian state media echoed the leadership casualties.Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Dubai, Doha’s Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, further stoking fears of broader conflict spillover into South Asia. Officials in Jammu and Kashmir cited these combined threats as driving the two-day shutdown to protect children.



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Crude oil on edge as Middle East conflict deepens, will crude prices surge toward $100 per barrel?


Crude oil on edge as Middle East conflict deepens, will crude prices surge toward $100 per barrel?

Global oil markets are heading into a volatile phase as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of supply disruption through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with analysts warning that crude prices could surge sharply if the conflict deepens.Khamenei’s death, confirmed by Iranian state media earlier, triggered warnings about strong retaliation from Tehran. US President Donald Trump said the 86-year-old leader was killed on the first day of what he described as massive joint airstrikes.

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The escalation has intensified concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, through which more than 20% of global oil supply moves. Heavy missile activity near the region has heightened fears of supply constraints, pushing oil prices higher.US WTI crude rose 3.19% to $67.29 per barrel, while Brent crude reached $72.87 on Friday, even before the weekend escalation amplified geopolitical risks.

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Barclays on Saturday raised its forecast for Brent crude to $100 per barrel, warning markets could face severe disruption risks.“Oil markets might have to face their worst fears on Monday. As things stand right now, we think Brent could hit $100 (per barrel), as the market grapples with the threat of a potential supply disruption amid a spiraling security situation in the Middle East,” the bank said in a report.The revised outlook followed initial US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, with tensions intensifying further after the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Ali Vaez, who heads the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, said Iran’s geographic position makes the situation particularly sensitive. “Even limited disruption could spike energy prices, fuel inflation, and rattle global markets,” he said in a post on X.

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Equirus Securities said oil markets historically react sharply during geopolitical crises before stabilising.“Pattern is consistent: Oil overreacts first, embeds a geopolitical risk premium, and then gradually adjusts as trade flows reroute & fundamentals reassert themselves. Real forecasting challenge is not predicting the initial spike but estimating how long disruption and embedded premium will persist,” the brokerage noted, ET quoted.It cited the Russia–Ukraine war as an example, where crude briefly surged above $120 per barrel before retreating as supply routes adjusted.However, the brokerage warned that risks could turn structural if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened.“Even partial disruption risk could embed a $20–$40/bbl geopolitical premium, reopening a pathway toward $95–$110+, well beyond mechanical impact of Iran’s barrels alone,” it added.

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Higher oil prices pose immediate macroeconomic challenges for India, a major crude importer.Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, said elevated energy costs could widen external imbalances. “Elevated import costs are likely to widen the current account deficit and further strain the fiscal deficit through increased subsidy obligations,” he said.Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global Institutional Equities, added that tensions could also disrupt shipping and increase freight and insurance costs even without a full blockade.“As per our preliminary checks, India’s crude and LNG supplies are largely intact, and India has buffers in the form of diversified imports, strategic reserves and operational stocks, helping absorb short-term shocks,” she said.She added that if tensions ease and OPEC+ output rises, macroeconomic damage could remain contained. “If however the situation normalizes with OPEC+ also indicating a sharp output increase (0.4mb/d), and oil doesn’t spike and fall below $70/bbl, the macro impact could be contained,” Arora said.

Market impact on Dalal Street

On Dalal Street, oil marketing companies are expected to remain in focus as crude prices climb. Refinery stocks could benefit from rising oil prices, while tyre and paint companies may face pressure because petroleum derivatives form a key part of their input costs.With geopolitical risks now driving sentiment, analysts say the trajectory of crude prices will depend largely on whether disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify or global supply routes continue to function normally.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)



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‘They want to talk, and I agreed’: Trump claims Iran seeking dialogue


'They want to talk, and I agreed': Trump claims Iran seeking dialogue

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s new leadership wants to talk to him and that he agreed, according to an interview with The Atlantic magazine.“They want to talk, and I agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should do it sooner. They should give what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long,” Trump said in the interview from his Florida residence.Trump did not specify who he would speak with or say whether it would occur on Sunday or Monday but noted that some of the Iranians involved in negotiations in recent weeks were no longer alive.

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“Most of those people are gone. Some of the people we were dealing with are gone, because that was a big—that was a big hit,” he said. “They should have done it sooner, Michael. They could have made a deal. They should’ve done it sooner. They played too cute.”Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said a leadership council composed of himself, the judiciary head, and a member of the powerful Guardians Council temporarily assumed the duties of supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.When asked whether he was willing to prolong the US bombing campaign against Iran to support a popular uprising if one unfolded, “Will they continue to get support if it takes some time to overthrow the regime?” Trump was noncommittal. “I have to look at the situation at the time it happens, Michael. You can’t give an answer to that question,” he said. But the President also expressed confidence that a successful uprising was coming, noting the signs of celebration in the streets of Iran and supportive gatherings of expatriate Iranians in New York and Los Angeles. “That is going to happen. You are seeing that, and I think it’s going to happen. A lot of people are extremely happy over there and in Los Angeles and in many other places,” he said. Trump told the magazine that he was pleased with Iranian people’s reaction so far. “Knowing it’s very dangerous, knowing I told everybody to stay in place—I think it’s a very dangerous place right now,” he told me. “The people over there are shouting in the streets with happiness, but at the same time, there are a lot of bombs coming down.”



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Cops fail to give notice, MNS activist held for extortion freed | Mumbai News


Mumbai: Holding his arrest to be illegal since he was not served a mandatory notice for appearance under Section 35(3) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a magistrate court released an MNS activist accused of threatening and extorting a road work contractor in south Mumbai.The accused, Ravindra Shinde, was arrested on Saturday. Counsel Rajendra Shirodkar, who appeared for him along with Archit Sakhalkar, cited an SC order that said a notice must be issued under Section 35(3) for offences that attract a jail term of up to seven years. Public prosecutor R A Patil said police followed procedures. Shirodkar said the magistrate noted that while police complied with provisions on communication of grounds of arrest under Section 47(1) of BNSS and informed Shinde’s relatives as required under Section 48(2) and (3), the probe officer failed to demonstrate that a notice under Section 35(3) was issued. —S Ahmed Ali



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PMO seeks third-party audits for road, rail projects; highway ministry asked to study GQ-era construction | India News


PMO seeks third-party audits for road, rail projects; highway ministry asked to study GQ-era construction

New Delhi: Amid the increased pace of construction and the laying of new road and rail corridors, the PMO has directed the road transport and railway ministries to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure high-quality work. They have also been asked to eliminate delays in project execution.TOI has learnt that PM Narendra Modi has also asked the road transport ministry to study Golden Quadrilateral-era construction practices, taking note of why there were very few quality-related complaints during the execution of the country’s first flagship highway development programme.PMO has also suggested that the ministry study the practice of third-party independent audits in Indonesia, which has institutionalised the mechanism to improve quality and accountability in large infrastructure projects. Last year, Malaysia too introduced “external audits” for the purpose.Both ministries have been directed to take measures for faster movement of trains and vehicles on their corridors, considering the high investment being made in these sectors. As per the directives, road ministry will identify constraints and gaps that result in average speed of freight trucks on high-speed corridors being around 50 kmph as against the desired speed of 70 kmph and address them. Similarly, railways will set phased targets for increasing train speed on corridors from 110 kmph to 130 kmph and further to 160 kmph and above 200 kmph.Officials involved in highway projects admitted the need to focus on quality issues considering that the next phase of highway development will have more expressways and economic corridors for faster movement of freight and passengers.They added that ministry has already identified issues relating to quality and started the process to address them. Revising the timeline for construction of highways in contract documents from the current 2-2.5 years to three years and doing away with the provision of bonus to contractors for early completion of works are some of the first steps being taken.Engineers who have been involved in both GQ and current highway projects said that though the scale of construction during that phase was lower, the monitoring of material and work quality was stringent. “The authority engineers and consultants were mostly from abroad, and they wouldn’t compromise on quality. There were big and credible highway builders, and even govt engineers were strict when it came to quality,” said a former NHAI member.In fact, the chief of a major highway construction firm, while participating in a meeting on quality improvement chaired by top officials, had shared how govt engineers and consultants wouldn’t budge on any pressure to compromise on quality during implementation of GQ.“Objective and strict monitoring of quality of material and construction by field staff is the only solution. We must give enough time for preparation of project reports and construction rather than rushing for completion,” said an official overseeing the sector.A former director general of roads said the quality of construction has taken a backseat with the sudden increase in number of highway builders, including many that were earlier into subcontracting and maintenance contracts.“Good engineers and independent consultants supervising projects face pressure from different quarters over being strict and often contractors complain against them. There should be clarity — that the authorities will not spare those into mischief-making and will stand by competent govt employees and consultants. We also need to have more credible quality testing agencies that don’t compromise at any cost,” he added.

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Angel Reese: Angel Reese sends heartfelt message after brother Julian Reese signs inspiring two-way deal with Washington Wizards | NBA News


Angel Reese sends heartfelt message after brother Julian Reese signs inspiring two-way deal with Washington Wizards
Angel Reese posts heartfelt message as brother Julian Reese makes NBA Summer League debut (Image Source: Getty Images)

The Washington Wizards will host the Toronto Raptors at home on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. The Wizards have just lost to the Atlanta Hawks twice in a row. In the meantime, the Wizards announced the signing of a new player prior to their game against the Raptors on Saturday.Julian Reese is finally returning home after making his professional debut with the Toronto Raptors franchise. WNBA player Angel Reese’s younger brother, Julian, played for the University of Maryland, which is located close outside of Washington, for four seasons in college. WNBA player Angel Reese now posted a message for her brother in response to the news.

Angel Reese celebrates brother Julian Reese’s achievement after Washington Wizards two-way signing

The Washington Wizards have signed rookie forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract. Reese has been a mainstay of Toronto’s G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, this season. Through the PR for the Washington Wizards: “The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract. Reese (6-9, 230) has appeared in 39 games for the G League’s Raptors 905 this season, averaging 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.”When Julian Reese got a contract with the Washington Wizards, his big sister gave him a shoutout. Angel Reese said on X, “so proud of you!” after the Wizards revealed on Saturday that Reese had agreed to a two-way contract.She wrote:“My baby brother Ugh I’m so proud of you! Your journey has never been easy & you’ve always stayed the course! Let’s go Juju! @Reese10Julian..”With 38 appearances this season, the 22-year-old from Baltimore ascended swiftly up the depth 905’s depth chart, averaging 7.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists on 17.2 minutes per game. Reese finished second in total rebounds and topped the Raptors 905 in both offensive and average field goal %.In 2025, Julian, then 22 years old, was not selected out of Maryland. In October, he agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Toronto Raptors.Reese averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 39 games with the Raptors’ G League club. Over the last six weeks of the regular season, he will probably have the opportunity to play a big role for the Wizards in the NBA.

Julian Reese eyes NBA debut as Angel Reese continues to show support

Reese played collegiate basketball at Maryland, where he shot 55.7% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range in 134 games, averaging 11.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.Josh Robbins of The Athletic wrote: “The Wizards’ expectation is that Julian Reese, whose two-way contract became official today, could be in uniform as early as Tuesday’s game in Orlando. Reese, a 6-foot-9 big, attended Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy and the University of Maryland & is the brother of Angel Reese.”Teams can keep a player active with the NBA club for up to 50 games under a two-way deal. This season, the Wizards have just 24 games left. When the Wizards play the Raptors at Capital One Arena on Saturday night, Reese might make his NBA debut against his previous parent organization.As she recently rejoined Unrivaled to play for the rest of the Rose BC squad, Angel expressed her admiration for her brother. The Chicago Sky star lost to Phantom BC on Friday, scoring 17 points.



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‘Ignoring messages, made me insecure’: Bengaluru woman stabs gym trainer after he stopped taking calls | Bengaluru News


BENGALURU: Police at Bidadi station were stunned Thursday night when a 30-year-old woman walked in and calmly confessed to stabbing her former boyfriend with a kitchen knife.The woman, identified as Sudha, reportedly told police officers in a casual tone: “He could be dead now; his intestines had come out during the attack.”

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Sudha was taken into custody and a police team rushed to the victim’s residence at Silk Farm, Bidadi. They found 26-year-old Venugopal, a gym trainer, suffering from severe stab wounds in his abdomen and hands. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors said he is stable and responding to treatment.Sudha, a private firm employee, was arrested on charges of attempted murder and remanded in judicial custody at Ramanagara district prison. Sudha said she and Venugopal were in a relationship for two years. “But Venugopal started ignoring me, which made me insecure,” Sudha told investigators, adding: “For the last 10 days, he stopped taking my calls or replying on WhatsApp. I suspected he was seeing someone else.Sudha went to his house Thursday night and when Venugopal attempted to walk away, she attacked him with a kitchen knife she had brought from her home.



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Fans raise questions over Shimron Hetmyer’s controversial dismissal in IND vs WI Super 8 clash at T20 World Cup 2026



In a high-voltage Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and West Indies, the spotlight was not only on the explosive batting display but also on a controversial dismissal that triggered a heated debate online. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Caribbean side responded in commanding fashion, piling up 195/4 in their 20 overs. However, Shimron Hetmyer’s dismissal off Jasprit Bumrah became the major talking point of the evening.

West Indies delivered a powerful batting performance, with multiple batters chipping in at crucial moments. Roston Chase anchored the innings with a fluent 40, while Shai Hope added a steady 32 at the top. The real acceleration came towards the end, as Rovman Powell (34 not out) and Jason Holder (37 not out) provided the finishing touches, launching an assault in the death overs to push the total close to the 200-run mark.

Jasprit Bumrah strikes but controversy follows

The turning point — and the moment of controversy — came when Bumrah bowled to Hetmyer. It was a short-of-length delivery angling across the left-hander. Hetmyer attempted to slog across the line but appeared to miss. The ball was collected cleanly by Sanju Samson behind the stumps, and Bumrah immediately went up in appeal.

On-field umpire Chris Gaffaney raised his finger, adjudging Hetmyer caught behind. The West Indies batter looked uncertain and opted for the review. The third umpire carefully examined the UltraEdge replay. The technology showed a spike as the ball passed the bat, and the decision was upheld. “Clear spike with the ball on the bat,” remarked the third umpire while confirming the dismissal.

Despite the technological backing, the decision did not sit well with a section of fans.

Within minutes, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. Some fans argued that there appeared to be a visible gap between the bat and ball in the replay. They questioned the spike on the snickometer and assumed the ball did not make contact with the willow.

Several users shared slowed-down clips and screenshots, claiming the evidence was inconclusive. Others defended the decision, pointing out that UltraEdge has been a reliable tool throughout the tournament and that the spike aligned with the ball’s passage past the bat.

The debate quickly gained traction, with opinions sharply divided. While many backed the third umpire’s reliance on technology, others felt the benefit of doubt should have gone to the batter in such a high-stakes Super 8 fixture.

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