The first third umpires were Karl Liebenberg and Cyril Mitchley, who debuted as TV Officials in the first test between South Africa and India in the 1992/1993 series, on November 13, 1992. The first dismissal they had to make was that of Sachin Tendulkar, who they gave 'run out', for 11.
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Sachin Tendulkar was the first victim of the Third Umpire decission.
It was the opening test match between India and South Africa at Durban during 1992-93 season. It was the first time in which television replays monitored by a third umpire off the field were called upon to adjudicate in line decisions . Sachin Tendulkar becoming the system's first victim.
Sachin tendulkar is the very first player to be given out through third umpire in international cricket.