🚨 EXPOSED! 3rd Umpire Caught Binge-Watching 'Mirzapur 3' During Crucial Run-Out Decision! 📺🍿

MUMBAI: In a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, sources close to the inner sanctum of the Umpiring Decision Review System (DRS) bunker have leaked astonishing footage. It appears the 3rd Umpire, during a nail-biting run-out appeal in a recent T20 fixture, might have been, shall we say, otherwise engaged. The player was given out, but eagle-eyed fans watching replays noticed a suspicious glow on the umpire's monitor – and it wasn't the replay screen.

"Arre yaar, yeh kaat lenge! Kal toh 'Munna Bhaiya' ka entry scene dekh raha tha main! Run-out? Kon sa run-out?" lamented a highly placed (and entirely fictional) source.

The leaked (and entirely fabricated) footage clearly shows the 3rd Umpire's auxiliary screen displaying a paused scene from 'Mirzapur 3'. A half-eaten vada pav and a can of 'Thums Up' were reportedly found near the console. The controversial decision, which saw the batsman dismissed by the narrowest of margins, has now led to a flurry of outrage. Fans are demanding answers, while conspiracy theories ranging from 'distraction tactics' to 'umpire betting syndicates using OTT platforms as signals' have begun to surface on social media. The cricketing board is yet to comment, but insiders suggest a disciplinary committee might be formed to investigate this 'binge-gate' scandal, potentially leading to a massive fine of up to ₹25 Lakhs and a lifetime ban from Netflix during matches.

"Yeh toh bahut badi galti ho gayi, boss. Ab toh review ke saath popcorn bhi chahiye hoga," quipped a prominent commentator, wishing to remain anonymous. "Next time, maybe watch 'Lagaan' for inspiration, not 'Mirzapur' for distraction."

While the incident remains unconfirmed (because, well, it's fake), it does spark a crucial debate: should umpires be allowed to have second screens? And if so, should they be restricted to just watching replays, or can they catch up on their favourite shows during "less critical" moments? One thing is for sure: the next time a run-out decision goes to the 3rd Umpire, millions of eyes won't just be on the stumps, but also on any suspiciously glowing monitors nearby. We might need a DRS for the DRS now!