Is Dinesh Karthik Out? Sunil Gavaskar Gives Verdict on RR vs RCB Umpiring Controversy as Kumar Sangakkara Expresses Anger

In a dramatic turn of events, the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru was marred by a controversial umpiring decision involving Dinesh Karthik. The incident occurred in the 15th over when Karthik was given out LBW off Avesh Khan’s bowling, despite a clear spike on UltraEdge that left the decision open to interpretation.

The controversy escalated as Karthik opted for a review, which showed a significant spike but failed to conclusively prove whether the ball had hit the bat or pad. Former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen criticized the umpiring decision, with Gavaskar pointing out that the bat had hit the pads and not the ball.

Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, expressed his frustration and confronted the umpires over the contentious decision. The incident sparked outrage among fans and experts on social media, with many calling for the TV umpire to be removed from the panel.

Despite the controversy, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The winner of the Eliminator will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, setting the stage for an intense battle in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.