Removal of the Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on the fifth and final day of the fourth Test in Melbourne has sparked a huge controversy after a decision against the third umpire. The young lefty, who was hitting 84, was ejected after being caught in the back even though the Snickometer didn't show a spike.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was presented in a controversial manner
The device that happened when Jaiswal tried to connect a short release from Pat Cumminswhich was crooked at the bottom of the leg. Although he appeared to be in the wrong, Australia asked to be caught behind the stumps. Referees on the field Joel Wilson he initially ruled the strike out, prompting Cummins to opt for a review.
Replays revealed an apparent deflection as the ball passed, but the Snickometer didn't register any spikes. Despite this, the third umpire overturned the on-field decision, stating that the deviation was sufficient evidence. Jaiswal looked upset, arguing with the players before reluctantly walking off the field.
The controversy has sparked controversy among fans and pundits, with many questioning the standards of decision-making. Opponents argue that a third-party judge requires indisputable evidence to overturn court decisions, a point that seemed controversial in this case.
Sunil Gavaskar on the Expulsion of Yashasvi Jaiswal 🗣️ “If the evidence of technology is not to be taken, why do you have it at all? This is something that can be a question of how Indians want it.”
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Why was there no spike on the Snickometer?
Warren Brennan, an analyst at BBG Sports, the company that manages the Snickometer, provided information on the matter. Brennan explained that the absence of a spike was due to his connection.
“That was one of those shots where there's no sound, so Snicko doesn't show anything, just ambient noise,” Brennan was quoted as referring to Code Sports. “I talked to the audio director, and he confirmed that there is no more noise. Maybe only HotSpot could solve this.”
Australia won the Boxing Day Test to take a 2-1 lead
Amidst the clash, Australia registered a crucial win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 340, India were bowled out for a paltry 155 in their second inningsand the team falls in the final stage.
Cummins was Australia's leading singer, delivering an all-round masterclass. The Aussie skipper took three wickets in each innings, registering figures of 3/89 and 3/28, and also contributed a lot with the bat. Cummins scored 49 off 63 balls in the first over and followed it up with a steady 41 off 90 balls in the second.
The win has put Australia in a strong position ahead of the final Test, with India facing a tough comeback to turn the series around.