Mon Dec 16 14:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Gavaskar Slams Jaiswal’s Dismissal as “Disappointing” in Gabba Test
**Brisbane, Australia:** Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed sharp criticism of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. Jaiswal, who was out for just four runs, was caught by Mitchell Marsh off the bowling of Mitchell Starc in the second ball of India’s innings. Gavaskar deemed the shot “not the best,” particularly given Australia’s substantial first-innings total of 445. He highlighted the importance of a cautious approach in such a situation, emphasizing that the shot wasn’t even a half-volley, making the dismissal even more disappointing.
Gavaskar’s critique wasn’t solely focused on the shot itself; he also pointed to the tactical aspect, praising Pat Cummins’s captaincy for the excellent field placement. This was the third time in the series that Starc has dismissed Jaiswal. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, while acknowledging the pressure of the game, noted the contrast between Jaiswal’s successful practice shot and his eventual dismissal, suggesting a potential lapse in judgment under pressure. Former India coach Ravi Shastri added to the criticism, highlighting the abundance of space on the on-side and Jaiswal’s decision to hit it straight to the fielder. The incident occurred shortly after Jaiswal had hit a powerful drive during warm-ups which struck a Cricket Australia videographer. Jaiswal promptly apologized for the incident.
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