On the last day of the fourth Test match, a major DRS dispute erupted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when the third umpire gave out young player Yashasvi Jaiswal. Since Jaiswal was India's final specialist batter and was trying to salvage the Test match, the move sparked intense debate among cricket fans worldwide. Even though the Snicko meter indicated that Jaiswal did not edge the ball, the third umpire awarded him caught behind. Indian captain Rohit Sharma had an interesting take on the matter too.
Rohit Sharma's big remark
Indian captain Rohit Sharma agreed that Jaiswal did touch the ball but also called out how these technology glitches have been affecting them more often than the Australian team.
"I don't know what to make of it. Technology didn't show but the naked eye did show. I don't know how they use it. In all fairness, he did touch the ball. Technology is not 100 per cent we don't want to look too much. We are the ones falling on the wrong side more often than not," said Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference.
Yashasvi Jaiswal controversy
During the 71st over which was being bowled by Australian captain Pat Cummins, Yashasvi tried to pull a short ball around the leg but failed to make contact. The Aussie side made a huge appeal but the on-field umpire turned it down and said that it was not out. However, Cummins went upstairs and despite there being no spike on the snickometer, the third umpire called it out. Jaiswal was extremely disappointed and was seen saying some words to the on-field umpires before returning to the dugout.
The third umpire said that he felt and could see some deflection as the ball passed from Jaiswal's bat and glove. However, that showed no spike on the Snickometer but somehow convinced the third umpire to change the onfield umpire's decision. Something which can only be done if you have conclusive evidence.
Australia lead series 2-1
After five days of nonstop action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in front of a record-breaking crowd, Australia emerged victorious in one of the most captivating Test matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's history. In a nail-biting match, Australia's unrelenting strategy and India's ability to bounce back from dangerous circumstances battled. In an era frequently overshadowed by the glitz of Twenty20 cricket, the match provided thrilling sport and was a brilliant advertisement for the timeless allure of Test cricket. Australia will now head to the Sydney Test with a 2-1 lead and eyeing a spot in WTC Final.