SHUBMAN GILL’S REACTION ON DHRUV JUREL’S DRS

By Anshika Khera

Team India reaped the reward of wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel’s decision. It was to convince captain Shubman Gill to take a DRS (Decision Review System) against West Indies opener John Campbell on Day 1 of the ongoing 1st Test in Ahmedabad. The incident happened on the first ball of the 7th over. It was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. It was a good-length delivery, forcing Campbell to go for the drive. Some of the Indian players started celebrating whereas the umpire showed no interest as the bat was close to the pads. However, Jurel was convinced that there was also a faint edge on the way through.

Despite initial hesitation, Gill eventually challenged the decision after having a word with Jurel, who told him that there was a loud noise.

“Zor se awaaz aaya hai,” Jurel was heard saying in a viral video. While the first replay was inconclusive, the third umpire came to the conclusion that there were two spikes-one of the bat brushing the pad and the other of the ball kissing the outside edge.As the big screen confirmed Campbell’s departure, a delighted Gill hugged Jurel.

Mohammed Siraj (4/38) and Bumrah (3/41) led a clinical bowling display as India dismissed West Indies for 162 in 44.1 overs.