Mon Dec 16 11:37:58 UTC 2024: ## Jaiswal’s Practice Shot Leads to Early Dismissal in Third Test
**Sydney, Australia** – Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal in the third Test against Australia on Day 3 has sparked debate among commentators. Jaiswal, who was out for just 4 runs, played a shot remarkably similar to one he practiced during the warm-up.
During the warm-up, a throw-down hit a Cricket Australia cameraman, causing a minor stir. However, it was a near-identical shot, a flick towards mid-wicket, that proved his undoing in the actual match. Facing Mitchell Starc, Jaiswal played the same shot, but this time the ball soared to Mitchell Marsh at short mid-wicket for an easy catch.
Cricket experts criticized Jaiswal’s shot selection. Michael Vaughan noted the similarity between the practice shot and the dismissal, highlighting the pressure of the game as a possible factor. Sunil Gavaskar called the shot “not the best” given Australia’s imposing first-innings total of 445, emphasizing the need for a more cautious approach in such a situation. He pointed out the ball wasn’t a half-volley, making the shot selection even more questionable. Gavaskar praised Pat Cummins’s astute field placement.
The early wicket left India in a precarious position at the start of their innings. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the difference between the relaxed atmosphere of practice and the high-pressure environment of a Test match.
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