Indian national cricket team all-rounder Washington Sundar was unhappy with the way he performed in the ongoing match against the Australian national cricket team. The fifth game of the series between the teams takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
Indian national cricket team Washington Sundar fought hard for his team with the bat in the ongoing game. With the team losing wickets quickly, the left-hander looked to up the ante and hit some boundaries to take his side to a fighting total on the board.
Washington Sundar looked good with the bat but his stay at the crease was cut short by the controversial dismissal
Washington Sundar looked good with the bat but his stay at the crease was cut short by the controversial dismissal. The Indian national cricket team all-rounder was dropped by the Australia national cricket team skipper Pat Cummins who initially had no intention of taking DRS.
Pat Cummins bowled a short pitched ball down the leg side. Washington Sundar tried to play pull but missed. Alex Carey behind the stumps appealed for a catch and convinced the skipper to take DRS, but the skipper didn't seem confident at first.
The third umpire checked the call and there was a little bit when the ball was near the glove. But TV umpire Joel Wilson said there was a gap on the bottom of the glove. After that, he asked for a sideways replay and then slow-mo replays.
However, he couldn't quite get the point and said, “The ball is very close to the glove and I can't differentiate any gap between the glove and the ball and there is a spike and the ball has come close to the glove.” The on-field umpire was then ordered to overturn the decision and Washington Sundar had to return.
Washington Sundar, however, seemed extremely put off by the manner in which it was given. He was clearly unhappy and walking with his head down.
Watch: Washington Sundar gets upset as umpire calls him out without much conclusive evidence
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Washington Sundar ended with an innings of 14 runs from 30 balls. The all-rounder also slammed three boundaries in his innings and with his wicket, the Indian national cricket team was left reeling at 148/8. His decision, within minutes, became the main talking point of the day.
No way OUT…it's a terrible decision – Michael Vaughan on Washington Sundar's controversial dismissal in Sydney
Even former England cricketer Michael Vaughan, who is part of the commentary panel, said the all-rounder was not sent off, calling the umpire's decision appalling. Taking to his Twitter account, he said: “No way it's going out…it's a terrible decision…”
It's not OUT by any means…it's a terrible decision…
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 3, 2025
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