New Delhi: On the first day of the 2nd New Zealand-Pakistan Test at Hamilton, Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson was subjected to a bizarre DRS decision which left many bemused.


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It happened off the 5th ball of the 15th over with Sohail Khan bowling to Williamson, who was batting on 13.


The back of a length ball beat Williamson by the pace and swing, and there's loud appeal for a caught behind. Umpire Simon Fry declined, but Pakistan had DRS, and opted to go for review.



There was no sign of an edge with hot spot showing no blot, but a clicking sound was audible. And third umpire Ian Gould preferred the sound over sight.


Few TV commentators said there was some amount of double-noise, possibly from the ball kissing the edge then hitting Williamson’s elbow. No conclusive though.


The decision left many concerned, questioning the purpose of having a third umpire with technology at his disposal.