## Rishabh Pant Heartbroken After Controversial Umpiring Decision
Umpire's Call Leaves India Wicket-Keeper Fuming
Star Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was left heartbroken on Tuesday after a controversial umpiring decision went against him during the ongoing Test match against Australia in Indore.
Pant was given out leg before wicket (LBW) to Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon, but replays showed that the ball was clearly missing the stumps. The Indian camp was furious with the decision, and Pant was visibly devastated as he left the field.
Replays Raise Questions
The incident occurred in the 17th over of India's second innings. Lyon bowled a full-length delivery that struck Pant on the back pad. Umpire Nitin Menon ruled Pant out LBW, despite the fact that replays showed the ball hitting him outside the line of off stump.
Indian Protest Fails
The Indian players immediately remonstrated with Menon, but the umpire stood by his decision. Captain Rohit Sharma even consulted with the third umpire, but the original call was upheld.
Pant was visibly upset as he walked off the field, and his teammates tried to console him. The decision was a major turning point in the match, as India were reduced to 5 for 109.
Expert Reactions
Cricket experts were unanimous in their condemnation of the umpiring decision. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar called it "an absolute disgrace," while ex-England coach David Lloyd described it as "a terrible decision."
Pant's Heartbreak
Pant's disappointment was evident in his post-match press conference. He said that he was "heartbroken" by the decision and that it was "difficult to accept."
"I worked really hard for my innings, and to be given out like that is very tough to take," Pant said. "I don't want to say anything against the umpires, but I think they need to be more careful with their decisions."
Umpiring Standards Under Scrutiny
The decision has raised questions about the standards of umpiring in international cricket. Many experts believe that technology should be used more extensively to assist umpires in making close calls.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has acknowledged that there is room for improvement in umpiring standards, and it is likely to review its protocols in the wake of this incident.