“Very very late call” – Jaker Ali apparently consults Bangladesh dressing room for review | T20 World Cup 2024

A late DRS call

The incident occurred during the first ball of the 14th over. Sandeep Lamichhane hit the back leg of Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who attempted a huge hit with a full delivery on off stump.

The referee raised his finger to exclude Tanzim. The Bangladesh defender was on his way back to the dugout when non-striker Jaker Ali apparently nodded as he looked towards the dressing room, asking if they should review. He then suggested Tanzim go upstairs just as the DRS clock was about to go down to zero.

Tracking of the ball showed that the ball would have gone past the off stump, giving Tanzim a reprieve. Luckily, Tanzim was out with the very next ball: Lamichhane rattled Tanzim’s stumps with a well-disguised google to dismiss him for three off five deliveries.

Jaker Ali could be banned. He looked around the locker room. And then he signaled Tanzim to take the criticism.

– Sayed Rouf 🇵🇸 (@SayedRouf4) June 17, 2024

Can players request DRS assistance from the dressing room?

Article 3.2.3 of Appendix D of the 2024 T20 World Cup Playing Conditions states: “If the on-field umpires believe that the captain or any of the batters has received direct or indirect feedback from other than the players on the field, then they may, at their discretion, deny the player’s request for review. In particular, locker room signals must not be given.”

On this occasion, the referee did not object to Tanzim’s decision to request a dismissal, although he was right next to Ali and Tanzim when the review was carried out.

Article 2.15 of the ICC Code of Conduct prohibits players from attempting “on the field of play to seek assistance from any person outside the field of play in deciding whether to seek a referral to the ‘television referee’. If found guilty, Ali and/or Tanzim could be charged with committing a Level 3 offense, which could mean between four and 12 suspension points for players.

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