The DRS (Decision Review System) again comes into the controversial stage in the 3rd and final Test match of the series between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval. New Zealand is currently waiting for clarification from the ICC (International Cricket Council) over Nathan Lyon’s not-out decision, which came from the third umpire Nigel Llong.
At the 2nd session on the second day of the historic day-night Test match, Lyon attempted to sweep Kiwi bowler Mitchell Santner, which was not successful and at the end the ball directly went to the safe hands of Kane Williamson at gully. New Zealand immediately appealed but umpire S.Ravi denied this.
After the umpire’s decision, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum took the review. Hot spot showed a little mark on the edge of Lyon’s bat and also little deviation was observed but the third umpire Nigel Llong shockingly stayed with the not-out decision due to real-time snicko indicating no edge.
New Zealand could not believe the decision. At that time, Lyon was on 0 and Australia was struggling at 118/8. If Lyon went back into the pavilion at that time then Australia’s score would be 118/9 and they went into the deep trouble. At last, the decision proved a huge turning point where Australia added another crucial 106 runs for the last two wickets and made a victory in this match.
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was very angry over the decision. He said, “It was excellent, wasn’t it? I think everyone at the ground saw what unfolded.”
“It’s been spoken about a lot. We’ve certainly made a representation to the ICC and at present we’re still awaiting an acceptable response.”
Hesson contacted match referee Roshan Mahanama but didn’t specified to the media on what they are specifically demanding from the ICC.
Hesson said, “There’s been official representation from New Zealand Cricket, and from the team management as well.”
“We’re going through the proper channels and we’re awaiting a response.”
“There is a process that needs to be followed with these decisions and we need to make sure that process was followed correctly.”