A second shocking umpiring call in the space of a week has cricket fans calling for change in the WBBL.
In Monday’s clash between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at UTAS Stadium, openers Lizelle Lee and Elise Vilani were making a strong start for Hobart before a controversial moment.Lee thought she had guided a delivery from Heather Knight down towards third man and went wandering out of her crease, only for Thunder wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson to take the ball in her gloves and knock the bails off.
However, this game was among the remaining games were broadcast on Foxtel and cricket.com.au via live stream technology that doesn’t support DRS. Homer said: “Things have got a bit ragged since that not out decision and I just wonder whether the players knew she was out.”
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