THE STORY
In the 1992 Test series between South Africa and India, umpire Steve Bucknor declined to use the newly introduced third-umpire technology. He incorrectly ruled Indian batsman Jonty Rhodes 'not out' on a run-out attempt, despite television replays showing he was out. Rhodes went on to score 91 runs, contributing significantly to South Africa's total. This incident led to Bucknor's public apology and the subsequent adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in cricket.
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident is notable as it highlighted the limitations of on-field umpiring and underscored the importance of technological assistance in making accurate decisions, leading to the eventual implementation of the DRS in cricket.