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Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop questioned the third umpire’s decision to give Rajat Patidar out off Jason Holder’s low catch during the RCB vs GT IPL match. Replays were inconclusive, and Bishop felt there was enough doubt to rule it not out. The decision sparked protests from RCB players, including Virat Kohli, and reignited debate over catch rules.

Ahmedabad: Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has given his take on Jason Holder's controversial catch in the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar during the IPL clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), saying that there was sufficient evidence to rule it not out and the umpire must have taken a second look before making the final decision.

During the first innings when RCB were trying to build a solid platform, in the eighth over, Patidar, who was batting on 19, attempted to play a pull shot to increase the scoring rate. Holder stationed at deep backward square leg charged to his right and took a fine low catch. Rabada too was charging across to take it, but Holder managed to ignore that.

RCB players, who thought Holder wasn't in control of the catch and had touched the turf, were having an argument with the umpires. But the umpires reckon otherwise, as replays appeared inconclusive on whether the ball had touched the ground. Despite the concern, the third umpire cleared the catch after a review, and Patidar was adjudged out.

When asked for a clear verdict, Bishop made his stance evident, stating that the available visuals did not convincingly support the decision given on the field.