India vs. Australia: Controversial LBW Call Sparks Outrage

A controversial DRS decision reversed Phoebe Litchfield's LBW dismissal, sparking outrage among Indian players and fans

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Confusion arose over whether Litchfield's switch hit altered her stance under the LBW rule, but MCC guidelines upheld the reversal

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Australia capitalized on the decision, posting 151 runs, which India failed to chase, losing by nine runs

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Fans at the stadium booed the umpires, while social media buzzed with debates over the consistency of DRS use

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The incident raised concerns about how traditional cricket rules apply to modern playing techniques like the switch hit

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