<P> The third umpire was conceptualized by former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer , and current cricket writer Mahinda Wijesinghe and debuted in Test cricket in November 1992 at Kingsmead , Durban for the South Africa vs. India series . Karl Liebenberg was the third umpire with Cyril Mitchley the on - field umpire , referring the run - out decision in this match . Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to be dismissed ( run out ) by using television replays in the second day of the Test scoring 11 . </P>
<P> The third umpire was conceptualized by former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer , and current cricket writer Mahinda Wijesinghe and debuted in Test cricket in November 1992 at Kingsmead , Durban for the South Africa vs. India series . Karl Liebenberg was the third umpire with Cyril Mitchley the on - field umpire , referring the run - out decision in this match . Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to be dismissed ( run out ) by using television replays in the second day of the Test scoring 11 . </P>
who was the first batsman to be given out by third umpire
who was the first batsman to be given out by third umpire
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar