The fourth match of the Test series between India and Australia was played in Melbourne. On the final day of this match, the Indian team got a target of 340 runs to win. India's veteran batsmen failed while chasing the target, but Yashaswi managed to play a big innings.
However, there was an uproar over the wicket of Yashaswi Jaiswal. On the fifth day of the match, Jaiswal was caught out by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, there was no spike in the sneako meter on Jaiswal's catch. When Jaiswal was given out, 'cheater-cheater' sounds were also heard from the stands. Apart from this, the former batsman of the Indian cricket team, Sunil Gavaskar, who was doing the commentary, was also angry at Jaiswal's wicket. In addition, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla also took to social media.
Controversy over Yashaswina's dismissal Facing 208 balls, Yashaswi scored 84 runs, which included 8 fours. Yashaswin was caught out by Pat Cummins at the hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, the way Yashaswi got out was a bit unfortunate. The on-field umpire did not give Yashaswi out. But after the Australian team took DRS, the third umpire Sharafuddaula (Bangladeshi umpire) overturned the decision.
Replays showed no spike on the Snico meter, but Bangladeshi umpire Sharafuddaula overturned the decision on the basis of deflection. Now the question is that when the third umpire was not fully convinced, he should have gone with the onfield umpire.
Yashaswi Jaiswal played an innings of 84 runs off 208 balls.
The whole controversy happened on the fifth ball of the 71st over of the Indian innings. Pat Cummins bowled that ball short-off length outside the leg stump. Jaiswal tries to play him a hook shot. But the ball went to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who dived forward to catch the ball. Cummins was sure that Jaiswal was out, so he took DRS. Yashaswini was confident that he was not out. He was also seen arguing with the on-field umpire after the third umpire's decision.
The third umpire took this decision at a time when Team India was in danger of losing and Yashaswi was leading the team with 84 runs. After this decision, the Indian fans present in the field raised slogans of cheater-cheeter. Check out the fan reaction…
Umpire's decision in 4 pictures
1. DRS was taken on Yashaswi's shot
Yashaswi's catch appeal was dismissed by the on-field umpire. Australia took DRS.
2. There is no contact between the ball and the bat in the Snico meter
It was clear from the Snico meter that the ball did not hit the bat. No technical evidence was found.
3. Visual evidence showed deflection of the ball
4. The field umpire announces the third umpire's decision
TV umpire Sharfudullah announced the out, which the field umpire told the players.
Why there was a controversy over the decision, know in 5 questions and answers…
1. On what basis did the third umpire give the decision? Umpire Sharfudullah of Bangladesh is handling the responsibility of third umpiring. Two pieces of evidence were placed before him to decide. Evidence of the first sneco meter and visual evidence. Sharafudullah did not see any contact between the ball and the bat in the snico meter, as there was no sound. But based on the proximity and deflection of the ball from the gloves, the umpire declared Yashaswin out.
2. Why did Gavaskar call the decision wrong? Sunil Gavaskar, who was doing commentary during the match, said, “You are using technology while taking the decision. It was clear on the snico meter that it was not out. This is a completely wrong decision. You are taking a decision under pressure. The umpire has no certainty of a successful out. The evidence was not found, so giving him out is completely wrong.”
3. What do the ICC Rules say?
- According to ICC Cricket Rule 31.6, the “benefit of doubt” should always be given to the batsmen, meaning that if an umpire is unsure about the decision to dismiss, he should rule the batsmen “not out”. This is because batters get only one chance to play an innings and should not be dismissed on a small call.
- According to ICC rules, the decision of the field umpire also plays a major role during DRS. If the field umpire has declared not out, it is also taken into account while taking the decision. If the umpire has declared out, it also plays a role in the third umpire's decision. In LBW decisions, during DRS, decisions are made only by the umpire's call.
4. In Rahul's decision, Aadhaar was made in Snico, so why not in Yashaswi?
- In the first match of the series too, there was a controversy over the wicket. In the first match, there was controversy over the dismissal of KL Rahul during India's first innings. Starc bowled the second ball of the 23rd over, which Rahul tried to defend. The ball went into the hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
- The entire Australian team appealed, but the on-field umpire did not give out.
- Australian captain Pat Cummins took the review. When the replay was shown in the review, the gap between the bat and the ball was clearly visible from the rear camera angle, but the snico meter still showed a spike. Thus the third umpire declared KL Rahul out. The third umpire took this decision based on the Snico meter. …
- After the third umpire's decision on Yashaswi in the fourth Test, commentators Jatin Sapru, Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar questioned why snico meter technology was ignored in Yashaswi's decision if a snico meter was used for Rahul's decision. Why this dual attitude?
Rahul's dismissal in the Perth Test was also controversial.
5. How did India lose the Test after Yashaswi's wicket? Yashaswi was dismissed in the 71st over. Team India's score was 140 runs for 7 wickets. India were all out for 155 runs in the next 8 overs. Team India lost the Melbourne Test. 5 Test matches are to be played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia leads the series 2-1 after 4 Tests.
The reason for India's defeat was the poor performance of the top-order batsmen. Apart from Yashaswi, the first three batsmen Rohit Sharma (9), KL Rahul (0) and Virat Kohli (5) could not reach double figures. Rishabh Pant's bad shot also became the turning point. Yashaswi put on an 88-run partnership with Rishabh Pant to save the team from an early shock, but Pant lost his wicket with a poor shot. Know complete match status…
Rajeev Shukla also expressed his displeasure at Jaiswal's dismissal BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was upset with the decision. Rajeev Shukla posted on 'X', 'Yashwi Jaiswal was clearly not out. The third umpire must pay attention to what the technology is indicating. The third umpire must have solid reasons while overturning the decision of the field umpire.'
Yashaswini's wicket, disappointment, anger and celebration
1. Australians' appeal on Yashaswin's catch
2. Yashaswi upset with third umpire's decision
3. Australians' celebration after getting a wicket
4. Yashaswi Jaiswal returned to the pavilion disappointed
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