In a controversial turn of events during The fourth test between Australia and India At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Indian opener Yashavi Jaiswal It was delivered stuck at the back despite no evidence of a Snickometer feature. This incident sparked a heated debate among fans and commentators, resulting in the hashtag “cheating” trending on the X microblogging site.
Controversial dismissal of Yashasoi Gaisoato
The incident happened on the fifth ball of the 71st over when Jaiswal was hitting 84 runs. Australian captain Pat cumin He bowled a short delivery which Jaiswal tried to hook. The ball went straight to the goalkeeper Alex CareyWhich sparked an appeal from Australian players. On-field umpire Joel Wilson initially ruled it out, but Australia opted to review.
Third ruling Honor the state of Sikat He spent several minutes reviewing the footage, including slow-motion replays and Snickometer data. While the stingometer showed no spike indicating contact with the bat or gloves, the third umpire concluded that there had been a deviation based on the visual evidence and overturned the original decision, declaring Jaiswal out.
Anger among Indian fans
The decision sparked immediate outrage among Indian fans, who felt the lack of conclusive evidence justified keeping the call on the field. As Wilson raised his finger to indicate Jaiswal's dismissal, calls for “cheaters” reverberated on social media. Many fans expressed their frustration, questioning the integrity of cricket's decision-making process.
There was no advantage over Sneku and the third umpire which resulted in Yashavi Jaiswal getting out
This is properly cheating by Team Australia
Where is the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry located? #INDvAUS #yashasvijaiswal#Cheatingpic.twitter.com/gN6MrFkAeN– Cover Point (@CoverPoint17) December 30, 2024
Australians do what they are famous for
Cheating!!
According to ICC rules, if Sneko does not show any discomfort, he should not go out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was incorrectly delivered. pic.twitter.com/uXdmsbBQLm
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 30, 2024
Full on #cheating in #INDvsAUS Cricket test!
Stupid, stupid, stupid Australia #Cheaters
Rohit Sharma should retire.pic.twitter.com/sfTiKl2IHS
— . (@CricCrazyDeepak) December 30, 2024
BAD LUCK FOR TEAM INDIA NO EDGE AND NO DEVIATION ON SNICKO BUT STILL AWARDED YASHASVI JAISWAL BY THE STUPID STUPID STUPID BANGLADESH umpire. It was nothing short of unreal cheating by Australia. Australians win #cheating #yashasvijaiswal #Cheaters #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #rohisharma #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/INSRGAvmKP
– Veeresh Kumar (@VeereshKum9526) December 30, 2024
There is no spike in the sensiometer but still Jaiswal has been released.
how ? #Cheating #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/MhqJf3DoKL– Simple Funda (@Tiwarijunction) December 30, 2024
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Prominent cricket analysts and former players have also weighed in on the controversy. Critics have highlighted that although the technology is intended to help make accurate decisions, its limitations can sometimes lead to controversial results. Former cricketers love Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan They expressed their disbelief at the cancellation of Wilson's decision, while others expressed their admiration Ricky Ponting He defended the third official's ruling.
Sunil Gavaskar questions Bangladeshi third umpire's decision that Yashavi Jaiswal ignores Sneko's technique.#cheating #INDvsAUS #Travis Head #Shockley #BGT24 #YashasviJaiswal #AUSvINDIA #retirement | Happy retirement | Gambir | Not out pic.twitter.com/zxuL7MLftv
– Razia (@HPindia01) December 30, 2024
The impact of Jaiswal's dismissal on the match
Jaiswal's dismissal was important because 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 was a beacon of hope for India amid a struggling batting line-up, having scored 84 runs with eight fours before his controversial exit.
Soon after Jaiswal returned to the pavilion, the rest of the Indian fighters followed suit. The visitors had it all for just 155 runs in the second innings, losing the match by 184 runs and giving the Aussies a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
