Chris Woakes Reflects on Frustrating Umpiring Decisions in Test Clash

England's experienced bowler Chris Woakes expressed frustration over a couple of crucial umpiring decisions that went against England during the opening day of the second Test against India. Woakes, heralded for his precise line and length, concluded day one with figures of 2 for 59 from 18 overs, emerging as the standout bowler for the hosts.

However, two pivotal reviews from his bowling, both determined as umpire's call, did not favor England. Woakes stated, "It was a pretty frustrating morning, really," highlighting how test match emotions run high and suggesting the potential impact of such decisions on the day's outcome.

Both decisions involved India's top order, and on both occasions, DRS showed deliveries slightly clipping the stumps, insufficient to overturn umpire Sharfuddoula's on-field call. Despite acknowledging DRS has enhanced decision making in cricket, Woakes suggested a tweak: if a batsman leaves a ball still hitting the stumps, it should count as out.

(With inputs from agencies.)