Tech glitch puts Masood's dismissal in doubt: Wrong replay airs

Shan Masood was caught in the slips for 35 on the first day of the Sydney Test as Pakistan were bowled out for 313.

Mitch Marsh got the wicket of Shan Masood - but it was a no ball!

However, 10 balls later, he got him again! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/bJxYikSIIc

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2024

An interesting turn of events occurred as online observers pointed out a discrepancy in the no-ball check for Masood's dismissal. The replay revealed an error, showing the Pakistan captain seemingly occupying two positions simultaneously.

Mitchell Marsh managed to nick Shan Masood behind the slip cordon, putting Pakistan at 5/87. However, upon reviewing the footage, it was evident that Marsh had overstepped before delivering the wicket ball, resulting in a reprieve for the Pakistan captain. Unfortunately, Masood's luck ran out 10 balls later when Marsh successfully dismissed him, and this time, the replay confirmed a legal delivery, mirroring the initial dismissal.

Fans were left questioning what they saw during the replay when it revealed that Masood, at the moment of his dismissal, appeared on the non-striker's end according to the wide camera angle broadcast. Although the TV replay clarified that it was not a no-ball, social media buzzed with fan inquiries based on this footage.

I can't understand why no one is talking about this? When Shan Masood was out and it was a no ball, Rizwan was on the non-striker end and a no ball was given. But when Shan Masood was out for the second time and a no ball was checked, Shan was on both the striker and non-striker… https://t.co/Z300SrCFwI pic.twitter.com/NzzpCBwwgk

— Zeshan⁵⁶ 🇵🇰 (@ZH_Syed56) January 3, 2024