Yashasvi Jaiswal's powerful knock ended in controversy during India's second innings against Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Monday, December 30. Pat Cummins bowled a well-timed short delivery that targets Jaiswal's leg stump as he sets the perfect trap for the young Indian opener at the MCG.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was set for 84 runs off 207 balls, attempted a pull shot off the Aussie skipper's bouncer only for the ball to fly off his glove and to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who executed a brilliant throw ahead to secure his capture. ends his knock and India's hopes at the MCG.
Pat Cummins defends the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal after the review controversy
Initially, the young Indian opener was not given out by the on-field umpire, but the Australian captain wasted no time in signaling a review. The drama took a controversial turn as the review unfolded following Pat Cummins' appeal. While Snicko initially showed no clear peak, further analysis suggested a slight deflection when the ball passed Jaiswal's glove.
The third umpire, relying on visual evidence of the offence, overturned the on-field decision, declaring Jaiswal out. This call has sparked heated debate among the cricketing fraternity, with the lack of a definitive Snicko reading raising questions about the reliance on technology.
However, Pat Cummins defended the decision, citing the visible deflection and audio as sufficient evidence, but the incident left fans and pundits divided over the use of technology, adding to the drama of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Heard a noise, saw a foul: Pat Cummins on Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal in the Boxing Day Test
After Australia's 184-run win over India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Pat Cummins justified the decision as the star showed clear signs during the review process, including an audible sound and visible foul play, that he believed they left no doubt. about the dismissal of Yashasvi.
Pat Cummins said in the post-match press conference: “Oh look, I think it was clear he hit her; (we) heard a noise, saw a deviation, so he was absolutely sure he hit her. As soon as we brought it up, you could see him put his head down and basically admit that he hit her.”
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The Australian skipper admitted that the Ultra-edge technology did not provide conclusive evidence, but other factors were enough to confirm the wicket. He also mentioned Jaiswal's immediate reaction as he recognized contact with the gloves.
Cummins concluded by saying: “On the screen, you can see he hit her. Ultra-edge, I don't think anyone has full confidence and it hasn't shown much, but luckily there's enough other evidence to show that it was clearly taken out.”
Rohit Sharma slams 'wrong side' of tech in sacking Yashasvi Jaiswal
On the other hand, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his confusion over a controversial dismissal, saying that although the technology showed no evidence, it appeared to the naked eye that Yashasvi Jaiswal had made contact with the ball.
However, Rohit questioned the use of technology, acknowledging its limitations and pointing out that in his opinion, the bat touched the ball. He signed off by saying that, unfortunately, his team often ends up on the wrong side of such decisions.