Using the Decision Review System in cricket can be tricky, and not everyone gets it right. In a Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Australia, there was a clear example of a poor review. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled the first ball of the match to David Warner, and it seemed like he had Warner out LBW (leg before wicket). However, when the umpire didn’t give the decision in Pakistan’s favor, Shaheen insisted on a review, despite some of his teammates advising against it.

The review turned out to be a mistake for Pakistan, as the replay showed that there was a big inside edge on the bat before the ball hit Warner’s leg. Commentators on air criticized it as a “poor review” and suggested it might hurt Pakistan later in the game.

Regarding the match itself, Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, won the toss and chose to bowl first. He mentioned that the pitch looked good, and they were eager to perform well, particularly in batting. Shadab was not in the playing XI, and Usama replaced him.

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, also mentioned that he would have preferred to bowl first. He praised the energy and intent of his team and emphasized that they wanted to replicate their performance against Sri Lanka.