Bangladesh basman Soumya Sarkar makes it to cricket record books with a dubious distinction -- becoming the first cricketer to opt for DRS after being clean bowled. And Twitterati has a field day with it
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella (L) and Dimuth Karunaratne (C) celebrates after he dismissed Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar (R) during the final day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on Day 5 of the Test. Pic/AFP
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Bangladesh basman Soumya Sarkar has made it to the cricket record books because of a dubious distinction -- he has become the first cricketer to opt for the Decision Review System (DRS) after being clean bowled.
The batsman's 'brain fade' moment came during Bangladesh's Test against Sri Lanka at Galle over the weekend. The incident took place after Sarkar was bowled by all-rounder Asela Gunaratne. He then opted for a Decision Review System (DRS) referral, all because of the umpire delaying his decision.
This incident comes a few days after a controversy erupted after Indian skipper Virat Kohli slammed his Australian counterpart Steven Smith over his seeking help from the dressing room for DRS. Smith had described his actions as a 'brain fade'. It all started with his Australian counterpart Steve Smith looking for some 'assistance' from his dressing room, very much against the ICC rules, after being struck low on the pad by a Umesh Yadav scorcher. Smith wasn't sure whether to ask for the review and so looked up for some help, which he later claimed was 'brain fade' on his part.
Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar plays a shot during the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle. Pic/AFP
But what was the Bangladeshi cricketer's excuse? Well, Twitter decided that it for him.
Here's how Twitterati reacted to the gaffe:
Bangladeshi Batsman Soumya Sarkar Asks for a Review after getting bowled ...ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082 #LOL pic.twitter.com/mMWALxxTLa
— Taimoor Zaman (@taimoorz1) March 12, 2017
Soumya Sarkar's awkward review against Sri Lanka, He is was bowled and reviewed straight away. #JustBangladeshiThings #SLvBAN #banvsl pic.twitter.com/IGv6OdHw2X
— Zohaib Ahmed17ðu00c2u009fu00c2u008fu00c2u008f (@Iamzuhaib7) March 14, 2017
Certainly worth reviewing this. After all, being clean bowled isn't always definitive....https://t.co/zmQu1VHwFt
— Chris Holt (@chriswholt) March 14, 2017
If you ever feel stupid, just remember that Soumya Sarkar asked for a review after being bowled.
— Raghav Gupta (@Raghavgupta026) March 14, 2017
Bangladesh players are never short on entertainment. This time, Soumya Sarkar tool DRS review for clean bowled ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082
— shiwendu vishal (@uvishal21) March 12, 2017
Subashis Roy - Celebrated a Six
— Lalitha Sylvestrian (@IamKaru2) March 11, 2017
Soumya Sarkar - bowled and asked for the review
Mominul Haque - Reviews and walks off
ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0082 #SLvBAN
Bangladesh scaling new peaks in cricket.
— AB (@ajaybaskar) March 11, 2017
Soumya Sarkar asks for review - after getting bowled
Soumya Sarkar asked for a review when he was clean bowled by Asela Gunaratne
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) March 11, 2017
Dont think Bangladesh understands cricket properly #SLvBan pic.twitter.com/tZnpJph793
Sensational start here in Galle #SLvGalle Soumya Sarkar is bowled and tries to review it
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) March 11, 2017
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