Bangladesh batters Jaker Ali and Tanzim Hasan Sakib were seemingly seen asking their dressing room whether to take a DRS review or not in their T20 World Cup 2024 match against Nepal on Monday, June 17.
Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane outsmarted Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who was declared out lbw by the umpire. Sakib was on his way when the umpire raised his finger, only to hesitate and ask for a review.
In a video that has piqued the interest of netizens, Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali is said to have motioned for a review in the dressing room. Sakib nearly ran out of time in 15 seconds before conducting a late review.
Upon getting approval, both Tanzim and Ali made the 'T' sign and during the DRS check, the ball appeared to be missing the off-stump and thus Sakib was safe, thanks to his team management's help from outside.
Ball tracking revealed that the ball would have spun past off stump, providing Tanzim some relief. As luck would have it, Tanzim was out on the very next ball. Lamichhane hit Tanzim's stumps with a well-hidden googly, removing him for three off five balls.
Here is the video:
According to the ICC constitution, the umpire may decline a request for a player review if he discovers players seeking aid from outside. The ICC Code of Conduct also prohibits players from seeking assistance from any member off the pitch, which may result in a penalty from cricket's governing body.
Here is what Article 3.2.3 of Appendix D of the T20 World Cup 2024 playing conditions states: "If the on-field umpires believe that the captain or either batter has received direct or indirect input emanating other than from the players on the field, then they may at their discretion decline the request for a Player Review. In particular, signals from the dressing room must not be given."
Article 2.15 of ICC’s Code of Conduct bars players from any attempts “on the field of play to seek assistance from any person off the field of play in order to decide whether to request a referral to the TV Umpire”.
If found guilty, Ali and/or Tanzim could be charged for committing a Level 3 offense, which can amount to anywhere between four to 12 Suspension Points for the players.
