Rohit Sharma’s use of the Decision Review System (DRS) during Mumbai Indians’ (MI) IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) has become a talking point across social media. The incident, which occurred early in Rohit’s innings, has ignited heated discussions about the timing of reviews and the adherence to DRS regulations.
The Controversial Moment
The drama unfolded in the second over of the match when RR pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled a delivery that trapped Rohit in front of the stumps. The on-field umpire raised his finger after a strong appeal, signaling an out. Rohit, initially unsure about whether to review the decision, seemed to hesitate. As the 15-second countdown for the DRS ticked down, it appeared as though Rohit would let it go.
However, just as the timer reached zero, Rohit signalled for a review. The question on everyone’s mind was whether the review was called just before the timer expired or slightly after, as the footage suggested a marginal call.
The DRS Decision and Online Reaction
The decision was sent upstairs to the third umpire, who overturned the on-field decision after determining that the ball had pitched outside leg stump. MI fans breathed a sigh of relief as Rohit survived the scare. He was visibly relieved and cracked a smile after the close call, knowing he had narrowly escaped walking back early.
While the decision to overturn the on-field call was correct, the timing of the DRS review became a point of contention. Many fans quickly pointed out that the review may have been called after the 15-second timer had expired, which is against the regulations of the DRS. According to the rules, players must opt for a review within 15 seconds of the umpire’s decision.
This marginal call sparked a flurry of online reactions, with fans questioning whether the review should have been allowed after the timer had run out. The controversy led to widespread debates, with many fans calling for more transparency and fairness in DRS usage.
Rohit’s Solid Performance After the Reprieve
Despite the controversy, Rohit Sharma made the most of his reprieve and went on to score a crucial 53 runs off 36 balls. His solid knock helped MI post a competitive total, and he formed an impressive 116-run partnership with fellow opener Ryan Rickelton, marking the best opening stand for MI this season.
Rohit’s half-century was his third in the last four matches, marking a return to form after a slow start to the season. Earlier, he had contributed match-winning knocks of 76* against Chennai Super Kings and 70 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, he was dismissed cheaply for 12 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, but bounced back with his strong performance in Jaipur.
Milestone for Rohit Sharma
During his innings, Rohit also reached a significant personal milestone, becoming the first player in IPL history to score 6,000 runs for Mumbai Indians. This achievement solidified his status as one of the franchise’s all-time greats.
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