Day 2 of the ongoing Test between India and South Africa was subject to a few controversial incidents. While it was the dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen in South Africa’s innings, it was captain KL Rahul‘s wicket in the second innings that has caught the attention of many. In this article, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as KL Rahul and Dean Elgar involve in a heated exchange.
KL Rahul and Dean Elgar involve in a heated exchange
KL Rahul edged a ball towards the slip in the second innings. However, there was confusion if Aiden Markram had caught the ball cleanly. He waited but eventually was given out. While KL was naturally upset with his dismissal, Dean Elgar appeared to say a few words at him. This triggered KL, who was found fuming on his way back. The duo seemed to exchange some words, as well.
Twitter reacts to the event
Twitter is usually very quick to wake up to such incidents. As usual, there were a few who took sides. We take a look at a few reactions below.
Rahul and Elgar have an exchange. Not a pleasant one by the looks of it #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/whSm16T8gv
— Benaam Baadshah (@BenaamBaadshah4) January 4, 2022
#IndvSA KL Rahul OUT!! 3rd umpire checked the catch.. Zoomer didn’t come up.. From long shot it looked fingers underneath..
— Anurag Sinha (@anuragsinha1992) January 4, 2022
After being given out, some heated exchange of words between Elgar and Rahul.. Rahul kept on replying as he went off.. All heating up at the bull ring.. pic.twitter.com/O3wdyHldnM
That made KL Rahul fuming… Surely something was said from Elgar end first… #INDvSA #SAvsIND
— Jennifer 🍁🇳🇿 (@jenzbenzy) January 4, 2022
Dean Elgar seems to have said something to Rahul as the big screen displays the OUT! That’s a bit unnecessary and out of line. The match referee will have a closer look at that.
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) January 4, 2022
Should have been not out.. Kl rahul certainly unhappy and angry
— Rishi agrawal (@ur_cruise) January 4, 2022
Poor display of third umpiring by south african umpire, KL rahul was not out while Dean elgar was out #SAvIND
— Vikalp Paul (@PaulVikalp) January 4, 2022
Why was #KLRahul angry ? Wasn’t it clear that finger was beneath the ball? Van der Dussen dismissal was more controversial captain. #INDvsSA
— HARSH (@harsh22ro) January 4, 2022
The third umpire took revenge by giving KL out in second innings. Dean Elgar claiming a catch which bounced clearly. @BCCI @OfficialCSA
— sharloks (@sharloks) January 4, 2022