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Jaiswal’s dismissal opened a door for Australia in the final session of the fourth Test and the hosts grabbed the remaining Indian wickets to complete a 184-run victory and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla questions Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Monday slammed third umpire Saikat Sharfuddoula for Yashasvi Jaiswal’s contentious dismissal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne, saying the India opener was “clearly not out”.
Jaiswal was batting on 84 when Australia skipper Pat Cummins’ down-the-leg snorter cramped him for room while attempting a hook, and the home side went up instantaneously in appeal for a caught behind as Alex Carey completed a tumbling take.
The on-field umpire Joel Wilson didn’t relent as the Australians resorted to DRS and third umpire Sharfuddoula ruled Jaiswal out, despite no edge being registered on the Snicko, basing his decision on the available evidence of visual deflection.
“Yashasvi Jaiswal was clearly not out. Third umpire should have taken note of what technology was suggesting. While over ruling field umpire third umpire should have solid reasons,” senior BCCI official Shukla tweeted.
Yashaswi jayaswal was clearly not out. Third umpire should have taken note of what technology was suggesting. While over ruling field umpire third umpire should have solid reasons . @BCCI @ICC @ybj_19— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) December 30, 2024
Jaiswal’s dismissal opened a door for Australia in the final session of the fourth Test and the hosts grabbed the remaining Indian wickets to complete a 184-run victory and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
This incident follows a similar controversy in the opening Test in Perth where opener KL Rahul’s dismissal sparked a debate.
After on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough had ruled in Rahul’s favour following Australia’s appeal, the home team used DRS to challenge the decision.
Third umpire Richard Illingworth had overturned the call despite not having the benefit of a split-screen view which would have given him a clearer picture of whether the Mitchell Starc delivery actually grazed the bat or the Snicko responded to a hit on the pads.
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