Mon Dec 30 20:11:50 UTC 2024: ## Rohit Sharma Defends Controversial Jaiswal LBW Decision in Melbourne Test
**Melbourne, Australia** – Indian captain Rohit Sharma has offered a unique perspective on the controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal during the fifth day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. While many, including cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, believed the LBW decision was incorrect, Sharma acknowledged a subtle deflection, despite the lack of conclusive evidence on Snicko.
Jaiswal, who had faced over 200 balls and was a beacon of hope for India’s struggling batting lineup, was given out LBW to Pat Cummins. Although the on-field umpire initially deemed him not out, Australia successfully reviewed the decision. While the Snickometer showed no clear edge, the third umpire ultimately overturned the on-field decision.
Sharma stated post-match, “It didn’t show on Snicko, but there was a deflection visible to the naked eye. Fairly speaking, it looked like he nicked it, but often we end up on the wrong side of these decisions.”
This controversial dismissal, along with other factors including poor umpiring and the underperformance of key batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, contributed to India’s 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test. Jaiswal’s dismissal, in particular, proved a turning point in the match, sparking considerable debate amongst fans and experts alike.
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