Jadeja's Controversial Dismissal Triggers Outrage Over Missing Replay
So here’s what’s got the cricketing world buzzing today — and not for the right reasons. During Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, a major controversy erupted over Ravindra Jadeja’s dismissal, and social media went into a frenzy. Why? Because there was no replay. Yes, you heard that right — no replay for a catch that could’ve gone either way.
Let me walk you through what happened. Jadeja was looking quite solid at the crease, batting on 20, when Jofra Archer bowled a sharp outswinger in the 85th over. The ball took the edge and flew to second slip where Harry Brook dived low to his right and claimed the catch. It was a crucial moment. The umpires didn’t hesitate — they gave Jadeja out straightaway. But here’s the problem: there was no referral to the third umpire, and no replay was shown to verify if the ball had cleanly carried.
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Naturally, fans didn’t take this lightly. Within minutes, screenshots started circulating on social media showing what appeared to be the ball making contact with the ground as Brook completed the catch. Several users pointed out that Jadeja himself didn’t walk immediately — he stood his ground, which often signals some doubt in the batter’s mind. And given how tight the situation was, many felt it absolutely warranted a second look. The big question became: why didn’t the umpires check the replay?
One post on X (formerly Twitter) summed up the frustration: “Harry Brook grounded that Jadeja catch. Why is there no replay yet?” And it wasn’t just one or two users — the debate was everywhere. From former players to commentators, everyone seemed baffled by the lack of a third umpire referral in such a high-stakes moment.
To add to India’s woes, this wasn’t the only setback. Rishabh Pant had already limped off the previous day after a painful foot injury, and his return to the crease — although courageous — was under serious doubt. With both Pant and Jadeja out, India’s middle order suddenly looked fragile, and England, sensing the opening, kept the pressure on.
India now finds itself not only fighting the opposition but also battling moments like this, where decisions and missed checks can heavily influence the game. And let’s not forget, the series stands at 2-1 in England’s favor — a loss here, and India’s hopes of levelling the series are gone.
As fans, we expect fair play — and sometimes, all that takes is hitting the replay button.
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