Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Controversial Dismissal: Yashasvi Jaiswal is the highest run-scorer for the Indian team in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal was controversially given out by the third umpire on the last day of the Boxing Day Test match, sparking widespread debate.
The Indian team had to score 340 runs to win on the last day, while Australia was looking for 10 wickets. By the tea break, the Indian team had lost three wickets but Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal were batting well.
However, after tea, Pant was caught out by Mitchell Marsh off Travis Head’s ball and returned to the pavilion. After this, Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Reddy also returned to the pavilion soon.
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to bat brilliantly, showing determination and resilience. Washington Sundar, who came to bat with him, was also giving him good support. At this time, the Indian team had to bat 24 overs to draw the match.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Controversial Dismissal
The turning point came when Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught out by wicketkeeper Alex on a ball from Pat Cummins. Which in itself has become a big controversial decision.
In fact, after the on-field umpire gave the decision of not out, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins opted for a review. The matter was sent to the third umpire. The third umpire, Paul Reiffel, overturned the decision based on video evidence, despite no conclusive proof of an edge.
His decision was criticized a lot by the commentators and the Indian spectators present on the field. The spectators also showed Cheater posters. After Yashasvi Jaiswal was out, the entire match went out of India’s control and Australia won this match very easily.
However, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket remains a contentious issue. If this decision went India’s way, then perhaps this match could have gone towards a draw.
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