Shadab blames DRS for United defeat

Islamabad Unite captain Shadab Khan has blames errors in decision review system (DRS) cost their side the game against Quetta Gladiators on Thursday.

The turning point in the game came during Gladiators’ chase, skipper Rilee Rossouw attempted a sweep shot off Agha Salman on the last ball of the 11th over.

Initially given out LBW by the umpires, the decision was overturned upon review by the DRS technology, which showed the it would have missed the stumps.

Following the match, United’s captain, Shadab Khan, expressed frustration at the DRS technology saying it was at “fault”.

“I think technology was at fault for this loss. We were shown a different ball as to the review (the review of Rossouw),” he said. “I bowled four overs as a leg spinner, it wasn’t turning much. This one showed impact outside off and spinning away further. In a big tournament like this, there shouldn’t be such mistakes.”

Eventually, the Gladiators emerged victorious by three wickets, securing their third win in the tournament and joining Multan Sultans as one of the only two teams with three victories.