India’s dashing all-rounder Hardik Pandya scored 28 runs in 38 balls in the first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday. He hit 3 fours in his innings. Daryl Mitchell showed the way to the pavilion in the 40th over to Hardik while batting. He was adjudged bowled on the fourth ball of the over. However, there has been a controversy over Hardik being bowled. People are expressing their displeasure on social media. At the same time, two former Indian cricketers have also expressed their displeasure.

Hence the controversy over Hardik’s dismissal

Actually, Hardik wanted to cut late on the good length ball that came on the off stump but the ball passed through his bat and got into the gloves of wicketkeeper Tom Latham. Latham was very close to the stumps and during that time the bails fell. It was clearly seen in the replays that the ball did not hit the bails but hit the gloves stumps. The third umpire didn’t see much angle and Hardik was given out.

Commenting on the umpire’s decision, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif looked disappointed. He said that this is absolutely wrong decision. Former Indian cricket and famous commentator Mahesh Manjrekar also expressed his disagreement with the umpire’s decision. Both said that technology is available, so the umpire should have made full use of it.

Please tell that Hardik, who came out for batting at number six, supported Shubman Gill (208 in 149 balls) very well. He shared a crucial 74-run partnership with Gill for the fourth wicket. Gill scored the first ODI double century of his career. India scored 349/8.