Chaos erupted at the packed Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as “cheater” chants filled the air following the controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 5 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne on Monday (December 30).
The Indian crowd was visibly upset after the decision, with many feeling that the dismissal was unfair. As Jaiswal walked off the field, the tension mounted, with the fans in the stands starting to chant “cheater,” directing their frustration at the umpires’ controversial decision in the Boxing Day Test.
MCG turns chaotic as Indian fans chant “Cheater” over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s controversial dismissal
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The drama unfolded in the 71st over of India’s chase as Pat Cummins delivered a short ball, aimed at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s leg, with the field perfectly set for the shot. Jaiswal tried to pull, but the ball got the bottom edge of his glove and went straight to the wicketkeeper, Alex Carey, who dived forward to take a brilliant catch just inches off the ground.
Although the on-field umpire didn’t believe there was any edge, the Australian cricketers were confident and decided to review the decision, resulting in the third umpire coming into the picture. The replays showed no spike on the ball-tracking system or any clear sound to indicate that the ball had hit Yashasvi’s bat.
But the third umpire said that the ball had clearly deviated due to contact with the bottom of the glove and relied on the visual evidence and overturned the decision, as Yashasvi had to leave after making 84 runs off 208 balls, with 8 boundaries to his name.
To be continued…