IND vs SA LIVE: Mayank Agarwal perplexed after LBW decision, says “not allowed to express my opinion” – Indian opener Mayank Agarwal was left disappointed after DRS ruled him out on Day 1 of the IND vs SA 1st Test at Centurion. Agarwal was batting on 60 when he was struck on the pad by Lungi Ngidi, which umpire Marais Erasmus ruled not out. However on a review, the ball was seen to be hitting the stumps, a decision Mayank did not agree with. Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs SA LIVE updates.
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IND vs SA LIVE: Mayank Agarwal perplexed after LBW decision, says “not allowed to express my opinion”
Mayank Agarwal picked up from where he left off at the Wankhede Stadium and put the South African bowlers to the sword in a scintillating opening partnership with KL Rahul. Agarwal scored a fine century and stitched a 100-run partnership with the Indian vice-captain before he was judged out upon a DRS review.
Lungi Ngidi got one to ram into Agarwal in the 41st over of the innings and hit the Indian opener on his pads. While the ball seemed too high and missing the leg stump, reviews should that it would just clip the top of the stumps and the decision was overturned and Mayank Agarwal had to return to the pavilion. Agarwal was visibly furious by the call, and was seen shaking his head as he walked back to the dressing room. Watch the video here:
IND vs SA LIVE: Mayank Agarwal perplexed after LBW decision, says “not allowed to express my opinion”
After the end of the Day’s play, Mayank Agarwal said that he didn’t want to land himself into trouble and discuss his dismissal. The Indian opener speaking in the post-match press conference said, “Well, to be honest I am not allowed to express my opinion on it and I will leave it at that unless I want to get in the bad books and get my money docked.”
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While Mayank was pleased a the umpire’s decision he will be happy with his performance after it was him and KL Rahul who put the team in command. While Mayank chipped in with a fine 60, Kl Rahul went on to score a stunning century and was well supported by cameos from Virat Kohli and Ajinkay Rahane as India ended Day 1 at 272/3. However, Rahul and Rahane could not continue India’s sojourn on Day after play was called off due to rain.
IND vs SA LIVE: Mayank Agarwal perplexed after LBW decision, says “not allowed to express my opinion”
