Host broadcaster SuperSport said that it had no control over the DRS used in the Test series between South Africa and India. 

The third day of the final Test between South Africa and India was marred by a DRS controversy. During hosts’ second innings skipper Dean Elgar was trapped LBW by R Ashwin for 22 runs and was given out by the on-field umpire Marais Erasmus. 

South African skipper reviewed the decision and it almost seemed that the original decision would stay as everything was in line and the ball had hit pads below the knee roll of batter. But hawk-eye surprised many as it showed that the ball was missing the stumps on height and the decision was overturned. 

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As the on-field umpire overturned the decision, Indian players were vocal and lashed out at the technology, expressing their frustration and even targeting host broadcaster SuperSport. 

Many fans and pundits also expressed their disappointment over the decision and were also of the opinion that the broadcaster was manipulating the technology.  

Releasing the official statement issued to AFP, Host broadcaster SuperSport revealed that hawk-eye is an independent service provider and they don’t have any control over the technology. 

“SuperSport notes comments made by certain members of the Indian cricket team. Hawk-Eye is an independent service provider, approved by the ICC and their technology has been accepted for many years as an integral part of DRS. SuperSport does not have any control over the Hawk-Eye technology,” the statement said. 

Dean Elgar was eventually dismissed for 30, but South Africa comfortably chased the target of 212 runs to seal the three-match series 2-1. 

(AFP Inputs)