PCB Mulling To Knock ICC's Doors Over Rizwan's Controversial Dismissal In MCG Test
Mohammad Rizwan was controversially given out in 2nd innings [AP]
The intense and gripping boxing day contest between Australia and Pakistan concluded on Day 4 as the hosts bowled out the visitors to seal a three-game Test series by 2-0.
Aussies set up a target of 317 owing to Mitchell Marsh's resilient knock of 96 runs against the odds. In response, the home side was off to a flying start as they removed the opening pair with less than 50 runs on board.
However, captain Shan Masood and ex-skipper Babar Azam tried to rebuild the innings, but Aussie skipper Pat Cummins was too good with his line and lengths.
Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan stepped out with an aggressive intent and played his shots to reignite hopes for his side before an unfortunate dismissal ended his stay.
Rizwan was late to react to Cummins' pacy delivery, as the ball clipped his arm and went straight to keeper Alex Cary.
The Aussies appealed and got the notout decision overturned via DRS. Replays showed the ball had clipped Rizwan's glove strap, which marked the end of his stay at the crease.
However, the Pakistani side wasn't amused by the decision. While Rizwan walked off with sheer disappointment, the team's Director of Cricket, Mohammad Hafeez, also raised his concerns over the inconsistent use of technology in cricket.
PCB To Lodge Protest With ICC
Meanwhile, in the latest development, a source told India Today Network that PCB chief Zaka Ashraf took a stalk of the situation from Hafeez. After careful evaluation, the board has decided to take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC, the international cricket body, governs umpiring and technology laws used in cricket after cross-verifying it with the MCC Cricket Committee and ICC Cricket Committee.
However, it's unlikely that the ICC will intervene in this matter. The apex body has reiterated in the past that technology is still not foolproof, and they are actively working to develop new models to eliminate the margin of error.
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