Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hard knock during India’s second innings against Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Monday, December 30, resulted in controversy. Pat Cummins bowled a well-timed short delivery as he settled Jaiswal’s leg stump. A perfect trap for the young Indian opener at the MCG.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, determined on 84 off 207 balls, tried to chip away at the Australian skipper when the ball grazed his glove and flew to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who took a brilliant forward throw to secure the catch. ends his knock and India’s hopes at the MCG.
Pat Cummins defends Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket after a review dispute
Initially, the young Indian player was not given out by the on-field umpire, but the Australian captain wasted no time in signaling for a review. The drama took a controversial turn as the review emerged following Pat Cummins’ appeal. Although Snicko didn’t show any clear bounce at first, later analysis showed a faint deflection as the ball passed through Jaiswal’s glove.
The third umpire overturned the on-field decision by declaring Jaiswal off based on visual evidence of the deflection. The challenge sparked heated debate among the cricket fraternity, with the lack of an accurate Snicko reading raising questions about the reliance on technology.
However, Pat Cummins defended the decision, citing the visible deflection and sound as sufficient evidence, but the incident has left fans and pundits divided over the use of the technology, adding to the drama of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Heard a sound, saw a deflection: 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 paceman pointed to clear signs during the review process, including an audible sound and a visible deflection, which he believed were beyond doubt. About the dismissal of Yashasvi.
Pat Cummins said in his post-match press conference: “Look, I think it was clear he hit; (we) heard a sound, saw a deflection, so we were absolutely sure he hit it. “As soon as we refer him, you can see him put his head down and admit to hitting.”
Also Read: ‘Back to my grass and…’: Rohit Sharma’s big statement after MCG Test loss
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 noted Jaiswal’s immediate response as he accepted contact with the glove.
Cummins said, “You can see him hitting on the screen. Ultra-edge, I don’t think anyone has full confidence and hasn’t really shown much, but luckily there’s enough other evidence to show that it’s clearly coming out.
Rohit Sharma blamed the ‘wrong side’ of technology in the sacking of Yashasvi Jaiswal
On the other hand, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed confusion over the controversial dismissal, saying it appeared to the naked eye that Yashasvi Jaiswal had made contact with the ball despite technology showing no evidence.
However, Rohit has questioned the use of the technology, admitting its limitations and stressing that, in his opinion, the bat touches the ball. Unfortunately, he signed off saying his team was on the wrong side of such decisions.
