Wed Feb 12 17:40:25 UTC 2025: ## Gavaskar Slams Bairstow for “Wasteful” DRS Review in India-England ODI
**Ahmedabad, India:** Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure during the third ODI between India and England, criticizing England batter Tom Curran (the article incorrectly names Bairstow) for what he deemed a frivolous use of the Decision Review System (DRS).
With India posting a mammoth 356, England were keeping pace in their chase, reaching 123/2 after 17 overs. Curran was given out LBW off the final ball of Kuldeep Yadav’s 18th over, caught by wicketkeeper Rahul. Despite the umpire’s decision, Curran opted for a DRS review. While the snickometer showed a faint spike, indicating a possible edge, the review upheld the on-field decision, leading to Curran’s dismissal.
Gavaskar, providing commentary, sharply criticized Curran’s decision, stating that batters are making a habit of using reviews unnecessarily. He questioned Curran’s awareness of whether or not the ball had hit his bat, stating that such uncertainty is unacceptable at the international level. He remarked that it wasn’t school cricket, implying a lack of basic game awareness from the player. Gavaskar’s comments highlight a growing concern about the overuse and misuse of the DRS in modern cricket.
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