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Bizarre! Bangladesh Opt for DRS As 'Ball Hits Bat' Thinking it is LBW During Day 4 of 1st Test vs New Zealand (Watch Video)

Bangladesh opted for DRS against Ross Taylor after LBW appeal. However, the replay put the visitors in an embarrassing situation after it was found the ball was hitting the bat clearly. Even commentators had a huge laugh following the incident.

Bizarre! Bangladesh Opt for DRS As 'Ball Hits Bat' Thinking it is LBW During Day 4 of 1st Test vs New Zealand (Watch Video)

Did we just witness the worst review of the year? During day four of the first Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Bay Oval, the visitors opted for DRS (Decision Review System) against Ross Taylor thinking he was trapped in front of the wickets. However, once third umpire was pressed into service the replay showed ball hitting the bat clearly! And thus Bangladesh’s request for review was all in vain. At close of play on day four, New Zealand were 147/5, leading by 17 runs.

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