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The dismissal of the Indian batsman 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 batting at a solid 84, was caught behind even though the Snickometer showed no spike.
Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered in controversial manner
The incident took place when Jaiswal tried to hook a short delivery from Pat Cumminswhich was leaning towards the side of the leg. Although he appeared to miss the shot, Australia immediately called for a catch behind the stumps. field referee joel wilson He initially ruled out that the batter was not out, prompting Cummins to opt for a review.
Replays revealed a visible deflection of the bat as the ball passed, but the Snickometer recorded no spike. Despite this, the third umpire overturned the on-field decision, citing the deviation as sufficient evidence. Jaiswal was visibly upset and argued with the umpires before reluctantly leaving the field.
The controversy has sparked debate among fans and experts, with many questioning the standards of decision-making. Critics argue that the third umpire requires conclusive evidence to overturn on-field decisions, a principle that seemed debatable in this case.
Sunil Gavaskar on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal 🗣️ “If you’re not going to have technology tests, why have them? That’s something that would definitely be the issue as far as Indians are concerned.”
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—Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 30, 2024
Why was there no increase in the Snickometer?
Warren Brennan, an expert at BBG Sports, the company responsible for the Snickometer, offered information on the situation. Brennan clarified that the absence of a spike was due to the nature of the contact.
“That was one of those shots where there’s no noise at all, so Snicko doesn’t show anything, just ambient noise.” Brennan was quoted as telling Code Sports. “I consulted with the audio director and he confirmed that there was no noise either. “Probably only HotSpot could have solved that problem.”
Australia wins Boxing Day test to take 2-1 lead
Amid the controversy, Australia recorded 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 goal of 340, India were bowled out for a paltry 155 in their second innings.with the team collapsing in the final session.
Cummins was Australia’s standout performer, delivering a complete masterclass. The Australian captain 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 a resilient 41 off 90 balls in the second.
The decisive victory has put Australia in a dominant position ahead of the final Test, as India faces the challenge of coming back to level the series.
