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Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia in Sydney was marred by a series of contentious dismissals. The controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test continues to generate discussion. However, India once again found themselves on the wrong side of a debatable review decision, this time involving Washington Sundar.
Washington Sundar's controversial dismissal leaves Jasprit Bumrah agitated
Two contentious decisions involving third umpire Joel Wilson came to light on the opening day of the grand finale of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025. While an earlier decision favored Indian batter Virat Kohli, a later review did not go in India's favor.
During the match, Wilson adjudged Sundar out caught behind after an Australian review of an on-field decision by umpire Saikat Sharfuddoula.
The wicket appeared debatable in real-time as Sundar attempted to pull a short ball from Cummins. The snicko technology, used in Australia to detect edges, showed a spike when the ball was near the gloves. Wilson ultimately sided with the spike, ruling Sundar out.
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The out decision on the big screen left the Indian allrounder visibly stunned and disbelieving. Despite his attempts to protest the call, he was instructed to leave the field.
The contentious decision left even former England captain Michael Vaughan in disbelief.
"No way is that OUT … that’s an awful decision," Vaughan tweeted.
Meanwhile, former umpire Simon Taufel while speaking with Channel 7, threw light on the incident and said that the third umpire is well and truly within his rights according to the protocols.
"What Joel Wilson's looking for here is that spike up to one frame past the glove and he's got that spike. There's nothing else out there and the ball is underneath the glove. The third umpire is well and truly within his rights, according to the protocols, to determine that's conclusive evidence for the ball on the glove," Taufel said.
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, who was standing on the other end, was left agitated with umpire's contentious call. Bumrah was seen expressing his displeasure to the umpire.
Talking about the match, while replying to India's lowly 185, Australia were left reeling at 9/1 at Day 1 stumps after Bumrah sent the marching orders to Usman Khawaja (2) following heated altercation with Sam Konstas.
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