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There was controversy over the third umpire’s decision on the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Melbourne Test. On the last day of the fourth Test, Australian captain Cummins appealed for a catch against Yashasvi on his own ball. The ground umpire gave not out, but Australia took DRS and the third umpire declared Yashasvi out.
In DRS, the snico meter showed that the ball did not hit the bat and there was no sound. Despite this, the third umpire declared Yashasvi out. Yashasvi also questioned the ground umpire on this decision, but the decision was not changed.
The third umpire took this decision at a time when Team India was in danger of defeat and Yashasvi was leading the side by scoring 84 runs. After this decision, the Indian fans present in the ground raised slogans of cheater-cheater.
Umpire’s decision in 4 pictures
1. DRS was taken on Yashasvi’s shot
Yashasvi’s catch appeal was rejected by the ground umpire. Australia took DRS.
2. No contact between ball and bat in Snickometer
It was clear from the snickometer that the ball did not hit the bat. No technological evidence was found.
3. Deviation shown in visual evidence
Deviation of the ball i.e. change of direction was visible in the visual evidence.
4. Field umpire announced the third umpire’s decision
TV umpire Sharfudullah announced the decision of out, which was communicated to the players by the field umpires.
Why the controversy over the decision, understand in 4 questions and answers…
1. On what basis did the third umpire give the decision? Bangladesh umpire Sharfudullah is handling the responsibility of third umpiring. Two evidences were placed before him to take a decision. First Snico meter and second visual evidence. Sharafudullah saw no contact between the ball and the bat in the snicko meter, as no sound was made. But on the basis of proximity and deviation of the ball from the gloves, the umpire declared Yashasvi out.
2. Why did Gavaskar call the decision wrong? Sunil Gavaskar, who was commentating during the match, said, “You are using technology while taking the decision. It was clearly visible on the snicko meter that it was not out. This is a completely wrong decision. You are taking a pressure decision in very pressured situations.” The umpire did not find any definite evidence that Yashasvi was out, so it is completely wrong to give him out.
3. What do the ICC rules say?
- According to ICC Cricket Rule 31.6, the “benefit of doubt” must always be given to the batsman, meaning that if an umpire is unsure about the decision regarding dismissal, he must rule the batsman “not out”. This is because the batsman gets only one chance to play an innings and should not be given out on a minor call.
- According to ICC rules, the decision of the field umpire also plays a big role during DRS. If the field umpire has declared it not out, then that is also taken into consideration while taking the decision. If the umpire has declared out, then he also plays a role in the decision of the third umpire. In LBW decisions, during DRS, only the umpire’s call decides the decision.
4. How did India lose the test after Yashasvi’s wicket? Yashasvi was out in the 71st over. Team India’s score was 140 runs for 7 wickets. India was all out for 155 runs in the next 8 overs. Team India lost the Melbourne Test. There are 5 test matches to be played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After 4 Tests, Australia is leading the series 2-1.
The reason for India’s defeat was the poor performance of the top order batsmen. Apart from Yashasvi, the first three batsmen Rohit Sharma (9), KL Rahul (0) and Virat Kohli (5) could not reach double figures. A bad shot by Rishabh Pant also became a turning point. Yashasvi rescued the team from the initial shock by making an 88-run partnership with Rishabh Pant, but Pant lost his wicket by playing a bad shot. Click to know the complete status of the match…
Yashasvi’s wicket, disappointment, anger and celebration
1. Australians’ appeal on Yashasvi’s catch
3. Yashasvi upset over third umpire’s decision
3. Australians celebrated after getting the wicket
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the pavilion in disappointment
Controversy over KL Rahul’s decision in the first test
- There was a dispute regarding the wicket in the first match of the series also. In the first match, there was controversy over the dismissal of KL Rahul during India’s first innings. Starc bowled the second ball of the 23rd over, which Rahul tried to defend. The ball passed from his bat into the hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
- The entire Australian team appealed, but the umpire did not give out.
- Australian captain Pat Cummins took the review. When the replay was shown in the review, the gap between the bat and the ball was clearly visible from the back camera angle, but still the movement was shown in the snicko meter. Despite this, the third umpire declared KL Rahul out. The third umpire took this decision on the basis of snicko meter.
