A light-hearted yet intriguing moment unfolded during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and New Zealand, as commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu jokingly called Hawk-Eye a “fraud” after Michael Bracewell’s LBW dismissal to Varun Chakravarthy.
How the dismissal happened:
- Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy
- Batter: Michael Bracewell
- Mode of dismissal: LBW
- Delivery: A sharp leg break that pitched on off stump and spun back in
- Batter’s reaction: Tried to drive but missed, hitting pad first
- Hawk-Eye projection: Showed the ball going straight
Sidhu’s reaction on air:
As the Hawk-Eye replay was shown, suggesting that the delivery would have gone straight, Sidhu humorously questioned the technology, remarking, “Hawk-Eye is fraud!” He insisted that the ball was spinning in sharply after pitching and couldn’t have gone straight as projected. His remarks left both commentators and fans amused.
New Zealand in trouble:
With Bracewell out for just 2 off 3 balls, New Zealand is now in a spot of bother as India tightens its grip on the game.
With Hawk-Eye’s accuracy sparking yet another debate, New Zealand now faces an uphill task in their chase. Will India capitalize on this momentum and wrap up the game? Stay tuned for more updates!
