Of the controversial changes that took place during the Fourth Test between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal he was released after being caught behind even though there was no evidence of an edge on the Snickometer. This has led to a heated debate between fans and commenters, which led to the hashtag 'fake' trending on the microblogging site X.
The controversial expulsion of Yashasvi Jaiswal
The incident happened on the 71st ball of the fifth ball when Jaiswal was batting on 84. The Australian captain Pat Cummins he shot a short shot that Jaiswal tried to connect. The ball went to the wicketkeeper Alex Careywhich prompted an appeal from the Australian players. Umpire Joel Wilson initially ruled it out, but Australia opted for a review.
The third caller Sharfuddoula Saikat he spent a few minutes reviewing the footage, including slow replays and Snickometer data. Although the Snickometer did not show a spike indicating contact with the bat or gloves, the third umpire determined that there was foul play based on visual evidence and violated the original decision, declaring Jaiswal out.
Anger among Indian fans
The decision sparked outrage among Indian fans, who felt that the lack of proof would prevent him from playing on the field. When Wilson raised his finger to mark Jaiswal's dismissal, calls for “traitors” echoed on social media. Several fans expressed their dismay, questioning the integrity of the decision-making process in cricket.
No boundary on Snicko and third umpire given to yashasvi jaiswal outside off
This is a proper hack by the Australian team
Where is BCCI? #INDVAUS #YashasviJaiswal#Deceptionpic.twitter.com/gN6MrFkAeN– Cover Point (@CoverPoint17) December 30, 2024
Australians are doing what they are known for
Cheating!!
According to the ICC rules if Sniko does not show any confusion then he should not come out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was misrepresented. pic.twitter.com/uXdmsbBQLm
– Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 30, 2024
It's full #compromising in #INDvsAUS Try Cricket!
Stupid Stupid Australian Stupid #Deceptive
Rohit Sharma should retire.pic.twitter.com/sfTiKl2IHS
— . (@CricCrazyDeepak) December 30, 2024
Team India bad NO EDGE NO DEVIATION ON SNICKO but given YASHASVI JAISWAL out by Stupid Stupid Stupid Bangladeshi Umpire. it wasn't a HUGE LIE BY AUSTRALIA. AUSSIES WIN #compromising #YashasviJaiswal #Deceptive #INDvsAUS #INDVAUS #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/INSRGAvmKP
— Veeresh Kumar (@VeereshKum9526) December 30, 2024
No spike in the snickometer but Jaiswal was released.
Why? #compromising #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/MhqJf3DoKL– Simple (@Tiwarijunction) December 30, 2024
ALSO READ: AUS vs IND – Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty left heartbroken as Virat Kohli's MCG performance falls flat on final day
Prominent cricket pundits and former players also shed light on the controversy. Opponents emphasized that although technology is designed to help make the right decisions, its limitations can sometimes lead to conflict. Former cricketers love it Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan expressed their disbelief in the overturning of Wilson's decision, while others preferred it Ricky Ponting defended the third umpire's decision.
Sunil Gavaskar questions Bangladeshi 3rd umpire Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to ignore Snicko's approach.#compromising #INDvsAUS #TravisHead # Leave #BGT24 #YashasviJaiswal #AUSvINDIA #puma | | Best Rest | Gambhir | DO NOT LEAVE pic.twitter.com/zxuL7MLftv
– Radheya (@HPindia01) December 30, 2024
The result of Jaiswal's dismissal from the match
Jaiswal's dismissal was crucial as it ended India's hopes of a match in which they were chasing 340 runs. The young opener was a ray of hope for India among the struggling batsmen, scoring 84 runs with four fours before getting out.
Soon after Jaiswal returned to the arena, the rest of India followed suit. The visitors were all out for just 155 in their second innings, losing the match by 184 runs and giving the Aussies a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.