What is 'soft signal' rule in cricket?
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Top-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav headlined the match, having smashed a blistering 57. However, some unusual dismissals sparked a debate on the bizarre rule of "soft signal". During tight calls in a match, concerning catches, the on-field umpire has to come up with a decision based purely out of intuition before going to the third umpire. In case of inconclusive evidence, the original decision of on-field umpire stands.