There was controversy over the third umpire's decision on the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Melbourne Test. On the last day of the fourth Test, Australian captain Cummins appealed for a catch against Yashasvi on his own ball. The ground umpire gave not out, but Australia took DRS and the third umpire declared Yashasvi out.
In DRS, the snico meter showed that the ball did not hit the bat and there was no sound. Despite this, the third umpire declared Yashasvi out on the basis of visual deflection. Yashasvi also questioned the ground umpire on this decision, but the decision was not changed.
The third umpire took this decision at a time when Team India was in danger of defeat and Yashasvi was leading the side by scoring 84 runs. After this decision, the Indian fans present in the ground raised slogans of cheater-cheater.
Umpire's decision in 4 pictures
1. DRS was taken on Yashasvi's shot
Yashasvi's catch appeal was rejected by the ground umpire. Australia took DRS.
2. No contact between ball and bat in Snickometer
It was clear from the snickometer that the ball did not hit the bat. No technological evidence was found.
3. Visual evidence shows deflection of the ball
Deflection of the ball i.e. change of direction was visible in the visual evidence.
4. Field umpire announced the third umpire's decision
1. On what basis did the third umpire give the decision? Bangladesh umpire Sharafudullah is handling the responsibility of third umpiring. Two evidences were placed before him to take a decision. First Snico meter and second visual evidence. Sharafudullah found no contact between the bat and the ball in the snicko meter, as no sound was made. But on the basis of closeness and deflection of the ball from the gloves, the umpire declared Yashasvi out.
2. Why did Gavaskar call the decision wrong? Sunil Gavaskar, who was commentating during the match, said, “You are using technology while taking the decision. It was clearly visible on the snicko meter that it was not out. This is a completely wrong decision. You took a pressured decision in a very stressful situation.” The umpire did not find any definite evidence that Yashasvi was out, so it is completely wrong to give him out.
3. What do the ICC rules say?
4. Why is there no basis in Rahul's decision but not in Yashasvi?
In the first test, KL Rahul was caught on the ball of Starc. The third umpire had given this decision.
5. How did India lose the test after Yashasvi's wicket? Yashasvi was out in the 71st over. Team India's score was 140 runs for 7 wickets. India was all out for 155 runs in the next 8 overs. Team India lost the Melbourne Test. There are 5 test matches to be played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After 4 Tests, Australia is leading the series 2-1.
Yashasvi's wicket, disappointment, anger and celebration
1. Australians' appeal on Yashasvi's catch
3. Yashasvi upset over third umpire's decision
3. Australians celebrated after getting the wicket
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the pavilion in disappointment
Graphics Source: NavJivanIndia | VaskarAssets
