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In a controversial turn of events during the fourth test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), first Indian match Yashasvi Jaiswal he was caught from behind despite the fact that there was no evidence of a lead on the Snickometer. This incident has sparked a heated debate among followers and commentators, causing the hashtag “cheat” to trend on microblogging website X.
The controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal
The incident took place on the fifth ball of 71, when Jaiswal was batting on 84 runs. Australian captain Pat Cummins he bowled a short pitch which Jaiswal tried to hook. The ball went straight to the goalkeeper Alex Careywhich prompted an appeal from the Australian players. On-field umpire Joel Wilson initially ruled it out, but Australia opted for a review.
Third referee Sharfuddoula Saikat He spent several minutes reviewing the footage, including slow-motion replays and Snickometer data. Although the Snickometer showed no points indicating contact with the bat or gloves, the third umpire concluded that there was an offside based on visual evidence and overturned the original decision, declaring Jaiswal out.
Outrage among Indian fans
The decision sparked immediate outrage among Indian fans, who felt that the lack of conclusive evidence justified keeping the on-field call. When Wilson raised his finger to signal Jaiswal’s sacking, calls of “cheats” rang out on social media. Several fans expressed their frustration, questioning the integrity of the decision-making process in cricket.
No lead on Snicko and third umpire given to Yashasvi Jaiswal out
This is a correct cheat by Team Australia
Where is BCCI? #INDvAUS #YashasviJaiswal#Deceptionpic.twitter.com/gN6MrFkAeN— Cover Point (@CoverPoint17) December 30, 2024
Australians doing what they are known for
Cheat!!
According to ICC rules, if Sniko shows no disturbance, he should not be out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was incorrectly given. pic.twitter.com/uXdmsbBQLm
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 30, 2024
complete #cheat in #INDvsAUS Test cricket!
stupid stupid stupid Australia #Cheaters
Rohit Sharma should retire.pic.twitter.com/sfTiKl2IHS
— . (@CricCrazyDeepak) December 30, 2024
Bad luck for Team India NO EDGE NO deflection to SNICKO but still got YASHASVI JAISWAL sent off by Bangladesh umpire Stupid Stupid Stupid. it didn’t come out UNREAL CHEATS FOR AUSTRALIA. THE AUSSIES WIN #cheat #YashasviJaiswal #Cheaters #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/INSRGavmKP
— Veeresh Kumar (@VeereshKum9526) December 30, 2024
No spike in the snickometer, but it was still given to Jaiswal.
how #cheat #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/MhqJf3DoKL— Simple Cover (@Tiwarijunction) December 30, 2024
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Prominent cricket analysts and former players also weighed in on the controversy. Critics noted that while the technology is meant to aid in accurate decision-making, its limitations can sometimes lead to controversial results. Former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar i Irfan Pathan they expressed disbelief at the overturning of Wilson’s decision, while others like it Ricky Ponting defended the third referee’s ruling.
Sunil Gavaskar questions Bangladesh 3rd jehadi umpire’s decision for Yashasvi Jaiswal to overlook Snicko technology.#cheat #INDvsAUS #TravisHead #Chokli #BGT24 #YashasviJaiswal #AUSvINDIA #retire | Happy retirement | Gambhir | NOT OUT pic.twitter.com/zxuL7MLftv
— Radheya (@HPindia01) December 30, 2024
Impact of Jaiswal’s impeachment on the party
Jaiswal’s dismissal was significant as it ended India’s hopes of salvaging a draw in a match in which they were chasing a target of 340 runs. The young opener had been a beacon of hope for India amid a struggling batting line-up, having scored 84 runs in eight overs before his controversial exit.
Soon after Jaiswal returned to the pavilion, the remaining Indian batsmen followed. The visitors managed just 155 in their second innings, losing the match by 184 runs and giving the Aussies a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
