Rohit Sharma’s controversial reprieve during India vs Austraila 2nd ODI at Gabba reopens DRS debate

Indian opener Rohit Sharma had luck on his side on Friday, when the Australian umpire Mick Martell failed to read an edge off the batsman’s bat, during the 31st over of the Indian innings. Rohit was on 89 not out at that point of time, and was eventually dismissed for 124 in the second One-Day International (ODI) against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. There was a clear edge — not only had the Australian close-in fielders heard it — but the Real Time Snicko showed massive spike which suggested there was an edge. The decision will once again highlight the need of the Decision Review System (DRS), which the Indian contingent has been opposing strongly since last many years.  FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs Australia 2015-16, 2nd ODI at Brisbane

Rohit was on 89 not out when Joel Paris made him come forward to play a stroke, on the third ball of the 31st over. Rohit did get an edge which was taken by wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, and many of the close-in Australian fielders even started celebrating the fall. But umpire Martell was not interested, which bemused not only the players but also the vast number of Australian fans who later saw it on big screen at the Gabba. LIVE UPDATES: India vs Australia 2015-16, 2nd ODI at Brisbane

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This is not the first time an umpire’s wrong decision has played a big role in this series. In the first ODI at Perth, George Bailey was given a reprieve when he had just arrived at the crease. Indian debutant Barinder Sran’s delivery had brushed the batsman’s gloves and the players had even appealed for a caught behind. But the umpire thought otherwise, and the batsman went on to make a match-winning century for his side.