Archive · 7 Nov 2025
DRS Rule Questioned After Shubman Gill Denied Run
Imagine a cricket umpire calls a player 'out'.
While the player was running to get a point, the umpire made the call.
The player asked for a replay (called DRS), and the replay showed the umpire was wrong – the player was not out.
However, because the umpire had already called 'out', the rules say the run the player was trying to get doesn't count.
Some people think this isn't fair, especially in close games.
They are saying that if the replay shows the player was actually safe, they should get the run they were running for.
They believe the rules need to be updated to make it fairer for the players.
Shubman Gill was denied a single run during the 4th T20I against Australia after an LBW appeal.
The umpire's 'out' decision was overturned by DRS, which showed an inside edge on the ball.
According to current rules, the ball is dead once the umpire signals 'out', invalidating any runs scored on that delivery.
Commentators and the article argue that runs should count if the DRS review overturns the initial 'out' decision.
This incident brings attention to the 'Dead Ball' rule, which has been a point of contention in previous cricket matches.
- Who
- Shubman Gill (India T20I vice-captain) and commentators discussing DRS rules.
- What
- Shubman Gill was denied a single run after being given out LBW, a decision later overturned by DRS, which highlighted a debate around the 'Dead Ball' rule.
- When
- During the 4th T20I match between India and Australia in Gold Coast, Australia.
- Where
- Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
- Why
- To question the current 'Dead Ball' rule in cricket, which prevents runs from counting if an LBW appeal is made and later overturned by DRS, even if the batsman was already attempting to score.
Call for Rule Change
Current Rule
Run Counting After Overturned Decision
Call for Rule Change
Cricket commentator Paul Dennett and the article suggest that runs scored on a delivery should count if a batsman is given out initially but the decision is overturned by DRS. This is because the batsman was already running and could have completed the single.
Current Rule
Under current cricket laws, the ball is declared dead the moment an umpire raises their finger for an 'out' appeal. If a DRS review subsequently overturns the decision, any runs that were attempted or completed are not counted.
- Player Involved
- Shubman Gill
- Match
- 4th T20I between India and Australia
- Incident
- Gill was given out LBW but the decision was overturned by DRS after Ultra-Edge showed an inside edge.
- Specific Rule Questioned
- 'Dead Ball' rule concerning umpire's 'out' appeal and subsequent DRS reviews.
- Outcome of Incident
- Gill was denied an easy single as he was running towards the non-striker's end when the umpire raised his finger.
- Broader Implication
- The incident highlights a rule that has previously been debated in other close matches.