Boxing Day Test: Controversy Over Yasaswi Jaiswal's Dismissal – Here's the Video!

India suffered a defeat in the Melbourne Test, with Australia's dominant performance securing a victory by 184 runs. Indian batsmen failed to stabilize at the crease, leading to consecutive dismissals and eventually, a comprehensive win for the home side. However, a significant controversy has emerged regarding the dismissal of Yasaswi Jaiswal during the match. Despite no visible spikes on the Snickometer, the third umpire ruled him out, sparking heated debates. This contentious decision ended Jaiswal's steady innings at 84 runs.

What Happened?

On Monday, during the 70th over of the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins delivered a ball aimed towards the leg side. Jaiswal attempted to play the delivery but missed. The ball went straight into the wicketkeeper's gloves, prompting Cummins to appeal for an out. When the on-field umpire rejected the appeal, Cummins opted for the Decision Review System (DRS).

Replays clearly indicated that the ball had not touched the bat, with no spikes visible on the Snickometer either. However, despite the evidence, the third umpire declared Jaiswal out. A visibly frustrated Jaiswal was seen leaving the field in the video, which has since gone viral and triggered widespread criticism of the decision.