In a dramatic turn of events during the Quetta Gladiators versus Islamabad United match at Gaddafi Stadium, Hawk-Eye, the renowned ball-tracking technology, made an unusual admission of a human error on Friday. The incident unfolded when Rilee Rossouw’s dismissal against Salman Ali Agha was mistakenly deemed ‘not out.’
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared Hawk-Eye’s acknowledgment through an official statement, revealing that the system had accurately traced the delivery for the Decision Review System (DRS).
“Hawk-Eye has conceded that the system correctly tracked the delivery in question for the Decision Review System, depicting the impact as umpire’s call and the wickets as hitting,” the PCB stated in a press release. “However, owing to an operator error, incorrect ball tracking data was disseminated, resulting in an incorrect outcome.”
Hawk-Eye clarified that had the anticipated processes been followed, the correct ball tracking data would have been available mere seconds after the incorrect information was broadcasted. The PCB further conveyed Hawk-Eye’s regrets regarding the incident.
Being the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) sole approved ball-tracking technology since 2008, Hawk-Eye’s admission added a layer of intrigue to the match. This revelation came after the Quetta Gladiators secured a nail-biting three-wicket victory against Islamabad United, with Rilee Rossouw playing a pivotal role in the thrilling encounter, contributing an unbeaten innings of 34.
The acknowledgment of a rare error by Hawk-Eye brought attention to the intricacies and potential vulnerabilities in technology-assisted decision-making in cricket, emphasizing the need for continued scrutiny and improvement in the use of such tools in the sport.
