Mon Dec 30 22:15:42 UTC 2024: ## Gavaskar Slams Third Umpire’s Decision in Jaiswal’s Controversial Dismissal
**Melbourne, Australia** – Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticized the third umpire’s decision to overturn Yashasvi Jaiswal’s not out verdict in the fourth Test between India and Australia. Jaiswal, who scored 84 runs, was given out after a contentious LBW appeal, despite the snickometer showing no clear spike indicating the ball had hit the bat.
The incident occurred on the final day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where Australia ultimately won by 184 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar, commentating on the match, questioned the use of technology if the evidence wasn’t being followed. He suggested an optical illusion might have misled the third umpire, Sharfuddoula Saikat, pointing out that new balls can sometimes create the illusion of an edge even when there isn’t one.
India, chasing 340 runs, were bowled out for 155. Jaiswal’s dismissal, deemed controversial by many, proved a significant turning point in the match. His impressive innings, along with a 30-run contribution from Rishabh Pant, had briefly given India hope. However, following Jaiswal’s dismissal, the Indian innings collapsed. The veteran cricketer’s criticism highlights growing concerns about the consistency and accuracy of on-field and third umpire decisions involving technology.
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