The dismissal of the Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on the fifth and final day of the fourth Test in Melbourne has sparked widespread debate following a controversial decision by the third umpire. The young left-hander, who was hitting a solid 84, was left behind despite the Snickometer not showing a spike.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was given in a controversial manner
Incident tool space when Jaiswal tried to hook a short pitch delivery Pat Cumminswhich was inclined to the side of the leg. Although he appeared to have botched the shot, Australia immediately appealed to catch behind the stumps. Referee on the pitch Joel Wilson He initially ruled the batsman not out, prompting Cummins to opt for a review.
Replays revealed a visible deflection off the bat as the ball went through, but the Snickometer didn’t register any spike. However, the third official overturned the on-field decision, citing the deflection as sufficient evidence. Jaiswal was visibly upset, arguing with the umpires before reluctantly leaving the field.
The controversy has sparked debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning the decision-making patterns. Critics argue that the third official requires convincing evidence to overturn on-field decisions, a principle that appeared debatable in this case.
Sunil Gavaskar on Yashasvi Jaiswal sacking 🗣️ “If the tech stuff is not to be taken, why have it at all? That’s something that would certainly be the question as far as Indians are concerned.”
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Why was there no spike in the Snickometer?
Warren Brennan, an expert from BBG Sports, the company responsible for the Snickometer, provided insight into the situation. Brennan clarified that the absence of a spike was due to the nature of the contact.
“This was one of those shots where there is no noise, so Snicko shows nothing, just background noise.” Brennan reportedly told Code Sports. “I checked with the sound director and he confirmed there was no noise. Probably only HotSpot could solve this.”
Australia close out the Boxing Day Test to take a 2-1 lead
Amid the controversy, Australia scored a crucial victory in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target 340, India were bowled out for a paltry 155 in the second inningswith the team collapsing in the final session.
Cummins was the standout performer for Australia, delivering a complete masterclass. The Australian skipper claimed three wickets in each innings, posting figures of 3/89 and 3/28, and also made valuable contributions with the bat. Cummins scored 49 off 63 balls in the first innings and followed it up with 41 off 90 balls in the second.
The decisive victory put Australia in a dominant position ahead of the final Test as India face the challenge of coming back to level the series.
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2024-12-30 08:55:00
