The second day of the Adelaide Test witnessed a moment of contention as India challenged an on-field decision involving Australia's Mitchell Marsh during the first session. The incident unfolded when India, convinced of a leg-before-wicket (LBW) dismissal, opted for the Decision Review System (DRS) after the on-field umpire ruled Marsh not out.

The review process stirred debate as the third umpire, citing inconclusive evidence on whether the ball hit Marsh’s pad before his bat, upheld the on-field call. This decision left the Indian camp visibly dissatisfied, as front-on replays appeared to indicate that the ball had indeed struck the pad first.

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The controversial DRS decision involving Mitchell Marsh on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test sparked widespread backlash on social media, with fans questioning the validity of the technology used in cricket.

An X user remarked, "That looked PAD first. Ashwin went for DRS, and third umpire Kettleborough says it’s BAT first. Ridiculous! If it had been an Indian batsman, it would have been given PAD first. The slo-mo clearly shows PAD first. Marsh was lucky."

Another netizen criticised the decision, stating, "Mitchell Marsh was LBW on Ashwin's delivery, but the umpire did not give him out. The ball first hit the pad and then the bat. The third umpire ruled it not out. What is the meaning of technology in cricket if it cannot deliver the right decision?"

A cricket enthusiast added, "This is pathetic from Richard Kettleborough. He was unsure whether it was bat first or pad first but ruled not out based on Snicko. Marsh was safe as the impact was umpire’s call, but India lost a crucial review. #INDvAUS #INDvsAUSTestSeries."

The incident has reignited debates about the effectiveness of DRS, with many fans suggesting the system needs further refinement to ensure accuracy in high-stakes matches. (With inputs from Agencies)