Joe Root’s controversial LBW dismissal in the fourth India-England Test in Ranchi has sparked a heated debate over the use of DRS (decision review system). The England camp has vehemently criticized the technology, demanding its abolition, while former skipper Michael Vaughan has labeled Root’s dismissal a “shocker.”
Paul Hawkins, founder of Hawk-Eye, the technology provider for DRS, has hit back at Vaughan’s comments, dismissing them as “uneducated.” He maintains that the correct decision was made by third umpire Joel Wilson in overturning on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena’s call.
Hawkins has accused Vaughan of lacking understanding of the technology and its operation. He has urged journalists to be more responsible in their reporting and to ensure factual accuracy.
Vaughan, in response, has demanded full transparency from Hawk-Eye, requesting them to demonstrate the exact workings of the system. He believes that this will help dispel any misconceptions and provide a clearer understanding of how DRS operates.
The DRS controversy has cast a shadow over the ongoing Test series, which India has already clinched with an unassailable 3-1 lead. The fifth and final game will commence in Dharamsala on March 7.
