Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate
Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s out in the fourth innings of the Melbourne Test. It’s sparked a heated debate in cricket. Former Indian cricketer and analyst Sanjay Manjrekar was unhappy with the third umpire’s call. It controversially declared the young batter out. There was no conclusive proof from the Snickometer.
Third Umpire Overrules Technology in Jaiswal Dismissal
The incident began when Australian skipper Pat Cummins bowled a bouncer to Jaiswal. It was a sharp one. It seemed to pass close to the batter’s gloves. On-field umpire Joel Wilson turned down Cummins’ appeal. So, the Australians chose to review it. However, despite the Snickometer showing no spike, the third umpire overruled it. He claimed the ball had hit the glove.
Jaiswal, who was batting brilliantly at 84, was visibly upset by the decision. Before leaving the field, the left-hander briefly discussed a controversial call with the umpires. He was frustrated.
Sanjay Manjrekar Questions the Decision
After the incident on Star Sports, Sanjay Manjrekar reacted. He questioned relying on the third umpire’s view over the Snickometer’s data.
“For me, snickometer is the best part of technology and it is rarely wrong. The replays can be deceptive at times. Any other umpire would have gone with snickometer and said not out.” Manjrekar remarked.
“When you have a tecnology and it shows no evidence, the verdict is in favour of the batter but over here the third umpire thought there was a strong evidence and he overturned the decision,” Sanjay Manjrekar said on Star Sports.
Key Details of the Controversy
- Match Situation: Fourth innings of the Melbourne Cricket Test.
- Incident: Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed for 84 after a third umpire review.
- Technology Used: Snickometer showed no evidence of contact.
- Third Umpire’s Decision: Declared out, citing “strong evidence” of glove contact.
- Reactions: Jaiswal visibly frustrated; Manjrekar critical of the decision.
What This Means for Cricket’s Use of Technology
The incident highlights a debate in cricket. It is about balancing tech tools and human judgment. Tools like the Snickometer are reliable. But, moments like this raise doubts about their consistent use.
